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Avolon announces order for eight A-320 airplanes

Toulouse, France - They will be equipped with "Sharklets" option

Avolon, the aircraft leasing group headquartered in Ireland, yesterday announced a firm order for eight A-320 planes from Airbus. They will be equipped with the new fuel-saving "Sharklets" option. Avolon will make an engine selection for the aircraft in the near future. The industry launched its new “Sharklet” large wingtip devices, specially designed to enhance the eco-efficiency and payload-range per...

fra/pec - 1123922
Rome, Italy, 12/17/2010 12:24
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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