easyJet orders 35 Airbus A319s

Low-cost European carrier easyJet has signed a contract for 35 additional Airbus A319 aircraft taking their total order for the aircraft to 227. The aircraft will be powered by CFM-56 engines from CFM-International.

Marking easyJet's rapid Airbus fleet expansion since their first Airbus aircraft was delivered in September 2003, the company took delivery of their 100th Airbus A319 in April 2007. Today, easyJet operates the world’s largest fleet of A319s.

"We continue to expand and we're doing it in the most environmentally-responsible way. Our fleet is made up of the cleanest and quietest aircraft available and with average age of 2.2 years which, combined with our high load factors and high seat densities, means we emit 27% less CO2 per passenger kilometre than a traditional airline. easyJet passenger's environmental footprint is less than that of the Toyota Prius," said Andrew Harrison, easyJet Chief Executive.

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