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Airbus launches Sharklet retrofit for in-service A-320 family aircraft

Toulouse, France - This option will be available in 2015

Airbus has launched the Sharklet retrofit programme for in-service A-320 Family aircraft. This option will be available in 2015. Operators of older in-service A-320 Family aircraft will thus be able to benefit from the significant cost savings and performance improvements which the Sharklets are already delivering on new-build aircraft. This retrofit includes reinforcing the wing structure and...

fra/pec - 1156187
Rome, Italy, 10/31/2013 11:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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