Aer Lingus to expand long haul fleet with purchase of two Airbus A330s

Aer Lingus has signed a contract with Airbus in Dublin for the purchase of two Airbus A330 aircraft. Both aircraft will be delivered in mid 2007.

The two new A330 aircraft, an A330-200 and an A330-300, will be powered by General Electric CF6 engines and will be used to expand Aer Lingus' long-haul network. The aircraft will have a two-class configuration, the A330-200 with 24 passengers in premier and 245 passengers in economy class, the A330-300 with 24 and 303.

Commenting on this latest acquisition, Dermot Mannion, Chief Executive of Aer Lingus, said, "This purchase is an important step for Aer Lingus and demonstrates our commitment to developing and enhancing our long haul network with the most efficient aircraft in its class."

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