Air Berlin Receives 50th Airbus A320-Family Aircraft

• Air Berlin's aircraft are powered by CFM engines

(June 8, 2010) -- Air Berlin today received its 50th Airbus A320-Family aircraft during the International Airshow in Berlin, Germany. The jubilee aircraft is an Airbus A320 equipped with a comfortable single-class layout seating 174 passengers. Air Berlin's aircraft are powered by CFM engines.

In November 2004 Air Berlin placed an order for 60 A320-Family aircraft and is currently operating a fleet between leased and directly purchased A319s, A320s and A321s.


"We got to know the A320 as a reliable and efficient aircraft. It is an aircraft our passengers like very much", said Joachim Hunold, CEO of Air Berlin

"We are very proud that our A320-Family aircraft are supporting Air Berlin's expansion strategy. The A320-Family is the most modern and most efficient single-aisle family, offering unique operational efficiency and lowest operating costs", said Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO. "The 50th delivery to Air Berlin during the 100th anniversary of the ILA Berlin International Airshow underlines the trustful relationship between Air Berlin and Airbus."

Source : Airbus, an EADS N.V. company (Paris: EAD.PA)