The agreement quadruples the number of aircraft Jazeera Airways have ordered from Airbus from ten to 40 A320s.

The agreement was signed at a ceremony at the 47th International Paris Air show at Le Bourget between Jazeera Airways’ Chairman and CEO Marwan Boodai, and Airbus President and CEO Louis Gallois with the presence of John Leahy Chief Operating Officer, Customers.

Boodai states, “we have very ambitious growth plans at Jazeera Airways and Airbus has been a good partner for us all the way. We started operating in October-2005 with our first A320 aircraft and now we operate five. The A320 is proving to be an exceptional aircraft for us and for our growth plans.”

Advanced fuel-saving aerodynamic design, including wingtip fences and an all new lighter cabin help reduce fuel burn further, will be fitted to the aircraft.

Jazeera Airways, a Kuwait Public Shareholding Company established in 2004, placed its first order for 10 Airbus A320 aircraft shortly after it completed its IPO in June-2004. Jazeera registered a profit of USD 8.7 million in its first year of operations ending December 31 2006.

Date posted: 20-Jun-07