Norwegian Firms Up Order for 100 Airbus A320neo

Norwegian, one of the largest low cost airlines in Europe, has firmed up its order for 100 A320neo aircraft with Airbus.

The order makes Norwegian a new Airbus customer, and one of the biggest A320neo customers.

Norwegian (the brand name of Norwegian Air Shuttle AS) operates a network across Europe into North Africa and the Middle East, and is rapidly expanding its low cost operations.

The new aircraft will feature a single class cabin layout, seating approximately 180 passengers.

“We are very pleased to be an Airbus customer and look forward to a close cooperation with a world-leading aircraft manufacturer. This order gives us an opportunity to secure and invest in the company's future,” said Norwegian's CEO Bjørn Kjos. “Brand new, fuel-efficient aircraft are necessary for us to continue to grow. From an environmental perspective, we know that Airbus is continuously working on measures to reduce emissions, making new aircraft a win-win for both the environment, our passengers and for us as a company.”

The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing tip devices, which Airbus says will together deliver 15% in fuel savings. The reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50% below CAEP/6, and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint.

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