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Berniq Airways orders six A320neo Family aircraft at FIA2024

At the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) Libya’s Berniq Airways placed a firm order with Airbus for six A320neo Family aircraft.

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The airline already operates six A320s and intends to further develop its regional and international routes with the additional A320neo Family aircraft.

Waseem Ezzway, Chairman of Berniq Airways said: "We are proud to be the first airline in Libya to order the advanced A320neo Family aircraft. This significant investment marks a new chapter for Berniq Airways as we continue to lead the way in modernising our fleet and enhancing our service offerings.”

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Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business said: “It is a pleasure to see Berniq Airways expanding its fleet with the world's best-in-class single-aisle aircraft. The A320neo family will enable Berniq Airways to provide its customers with unparalleled comfort while offering the airline exceptional economic advantages.”

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The A320 Family is the most popular single aisle aircraft having won more than 18,000 orders from more than 300 customers around the world.

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