Air One orders 30 A320s with Options for Further 60 Aircraft

Rome based Air One, the second largest airline in Italy, has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A320s, with 60 more on option, becoming a new Airbus customer.

Air One’s newly ordered A320s, powered by CFM International CFM56-5B6/P engines, and offering a two-class cabin layout for up to 159 passengers, will gradually replace the airline’s current fleet of Boeing 737s. Air One, which is already serving 23 destinations will, with the A320 also launch new routes in Europe.

Carlo Toto, the President of Air One, said, "After a lengthy and very detailed evaluation of competing aircraft, we are fully convinced to have chosen the most efficient and comfortable aircraft available. We firmly believe that the A320's wide and spacious cabin will allow Air One to offer even more comfort for its passengers. The new aircraft will allow a valuable cost reduction and increase in productivity thanks to increased efficiency."

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