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Airbus celebrates its 10,000th order with Virgin America’s 60 A-320 airplane deal

Toulouse, France - First order for the new "Neo"?? booked

Airbus announced this morning its 10,000th order with a firm contract from Virgin America (VA) for 60 A-320s, including 30 A-320neo aircraft. This is the first firm order for the A-320 new engine option; therefore VA becomes the launch customer for the "Neo". This formalizes and expands an initial commitment given at the "Farnborough International Airshow" in July 2010 with the inclusion of the A-320neo...

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Rome, Italy, 01/17/2011 16:47
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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