Article Posted on : - Oct 07, 2011

A320 family aircraft. Photo: Airbus.

MADRID (BNS): Airbus on Thursday announced a contract with Australian airline Qantas for the delivery of 110 A320 family aircraft.

The Australian airline fleet is planning to renew and expand its horizon in the coming years.

The firm order for 78 A320neo and 32 A320s is the largest single order in Australian aviation history, the company said.

The new aircraft will be deployed across the Qantas Group on short to medium haul domestic and international operations and underpin the airline's commitment to build a fleet with the most fuel efficient and reliable aircraft in the market.

The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family to enter service in 2015. It incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel and CO2 emission savings.