12 October 2010

Airbus 321 joins SV fleet on Friday


Saudi Arabian Airlines will receive its first Airbus A-321 aircraft on Friday (October 15, 2010) during a ceremony at the German city of Hamburg. Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed a major deal to purchase (82) Airbus and Boeing planes including (15) A-321s as part of its efforts to modernize its domestic and international fleet.

 

Airbus 321, which is one of the popular planes with advanced facilities, will have 20 seats in the Business Class and 145 seats in the Guest Class. A large number of airlines across the world have placed orders to purchase the aircraft.


Airbus 321 is powered by higher thrust V2533-A5 or CFM56-5B3 engines and equipped with advanced electronic control systems. Other features include wider space for cargo, comfortable seating arrangement and modern video and audio systems.


Saudi Arabian Airlines has already received (25) Airbus A-320s and A-330s from its new fleet. It will eventually get (12) Boeing B-777s and (12) Boeing B-787s.