Transaero tentatively signs for A320NEO
Russian carrier Transaero is planning to break from its traditional preference for Boeing aircraft with an order for Airbus A320neos.
16th August 2011
The Moscow-based airline disclosed a memorandum of understanding for eight of the type at the MAKS Moscow air show.
Transaero has an all-Boeing fleet apart from a couple of Tupolev Tu-214s.
The tentative order, if firmed, would make Transaero the launch customer for the A320neo in Russia.
It has not made an engine selection between the CFM International Leap and the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G.
“Operation of these new, very efficient aircraft will allow us to create optimal conditions for passengers on the expanding network of domestic and international destinations,” said Transaero chief Olga Pleshakova.
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/08/16/360783/transaero-tentatively-signs-for-a320neo.html
It’s an interesting order. Transaero has a fleet of 26 B737s, and 8xA320NEOs won’t replace them. It should be easy to sell the A320NEOs if the the B737RE suits them better.
By: tenthije - 16th August 2011 at 11:53
While this is not enough to replace the B737, this order might be a replacement for the Tupolevs. Transaero have three Tu-214s in service with a further seven on order (wikipedia).
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August 16, 2011 at 10:42 am