BA makes first step towards single short haul fleet

Monday, 18 May, 2007 0

British Airways has ordered eight $66 million Airbus A320 short haul aircraft for delivery in 2008-2010.

The A320 order is the first step towards a single short haul fleet across the carrier’s network.

The airline will also upgrade the Gatwick short haul fleet by replacing the oldest 14 Boeing 737s with Airbus A319s.

The airline has a fleet of 67 short haul Airbus aircraft. The order will boost numbers to 79 aircraft.

BA chief executive Willie Walsh said: “We’ve made considerable progress at Gatwick, particularly on costs. 

“Gatwick is an important part of our short haul strategy and replacing the older Boeing 737 fleet with Airbus aircraft will give us flexibility across both airports. This is the first step towards a single short haul fleet.”

The airline confirmed that it will place a major order for wide-boded aircraft later this year for delivery in the next decade.

by Phil Davies



 

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