AirAsia to become largest A320 operator in the world

05 December 2007

AirAsia, Southeast Asia's, largest and leading low-cost carrier, has placed the largest order of a total of 225 A320s with Airbus, making it the biggest operator for the aircraft in the world. This position has been confirmed with the airline placing an order for an additional 25 A320s, with another 25 on option.

The latest orders bring AirAsia Group''s total orders to 175 firm orders and 50 purchase options. Malaysia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia are the sister airlines within the group.

The contract was signed by Tony Fernandes, group chief executive officer, AirAsia Berhad and John Leahy, chief operating officer, customers, Airbus in the presence of Dato' Sri Najib bin Tun Hj Abdul Razak, deputy prime minister of Malaysia.