The arrival of the new aircraft, which has 12 seats in Business Class and 147 in Economy, brings the airline's total fleet size to 11, with a further 29 aircraft to be delivered over the next few years. This latest addition to the airline's fleet demonstrates Jazeera's dedication to investing in its aircraft and exemplifies the swift rate at which the airline is expanding.

Flying directly from its manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France, the aircraft touched down at Kuwait International Airport, where Jazeera's CEO, Stefan Pichler, explained the significance of its arrival:

"We are very pleased to announce the arrival of our brand new 11th Airbus A320. This new aircraft marks yet another important occasion for us in the history of Jazeera's expansion and will serve to fuel future growth, by allowing us to add even more new destinations and increase the frequency of routes to already popular destinations, across our existing network he said.

Jazeera Airways now operates a fleet of 11 Airbus A320s. Each aircraft is fitted with the airline's signature leather seating, while the Jazeera Business Class cabin offers travellers the highest standards of comfort, relaxation and a range of in-flight amenities. The airline flies to destinations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Iran .

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 14-Jan-10

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