Tue, Jan 24, 2012
Major Production Achievement For Airbus’ Single-Aisle
Aircraft Family
Airbus delivered the A320 with manufacturer serial number (MSN)
5000 to Lebanon’s national carrier, Middle East Airlines
(MEA). The aircraft was delivered from Airbus in Hamburg, Germany
and is powered by International Aero Engines V2500 engines.
MSN5000 completes the deliveries of MEA’s total order for
seven A320s. It marks a significant milestone for Airbus and the
A320 Family going into 2012, as production rises from 38 to 40 per
month during the first quarter of the year, and orders for the new
A320neo reaffirm Airbus’ single-aisle Family as the most
modern, fuel efficient in their category. MEA operates one of the
most modern fleets in the region with four A330-200s, six A321 and
including MSN5000, now seven A320 aircraft.
“We are honoured to become the operator of this brand new
A320 with its distinctive serial number 5000 during the 25th
anniversary year of the first flight of the A320 said MEA Chairman-
Director General, Mohamad El Hout. “Since we first acquired
an A320 Family aircraft in 2003, we have not only benefited from
the outstanding operational efficiency of the aircraft but were
also the first airline in the Middle East to introduce our
wide-body cabin product on a single-aisle aircraft, thus offering
our customers state of the art on-board entertainment with
Audio/Video On Demand as well as a superbly comfortable and
spacious cabin experience that has greatly contributed to
MEA’s success.”
“Handing MSN5000 over to MEA is a real pleasure for
Airbus. The Lebanese flag carrier has shown great courage
maintaining its operations in the face of difficulty,” said
Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO. “It’s only
natural that we pay tribute to MEA’s outstanding
determination and recognise their unfailing loyalty with this
landmark delivery. We look forward to seeing MEA continue to thrive
and grow their network with our modern, fuel efficient Airbus
family.”
Close to 8,300 A320 Family aircraft have already been ordered
and more than 4,900 delivered to more than 350 customers and
operators worldwide.
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