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Atlantic Airways takes delivery of its first A320neo

The Faroe Islands' flag carrier, Atlantic Airways, has taken delivery of its first A320neo, MSN8918


Courtesy Airbus

Leased from Air Lease Corporation (ALC), this aircraft is powered by CFMI LEAP-1A engines and is configured in an all-economy cabin layout.

With its new Airbus fleet member Atlantic Airways will further develop its European network. The airline, an Airbus customer since 2008, already operates an all-Airbus fleet of three A320 Family aircraft (currently two A319ceos and one A320ceo). In addition, the airline also recently placed a firm order for two additional A320neos.

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The A320neo Family has received more than 6,500 orders from over 100 customers.

 

 

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