BOC Aviation orders an additional 43 A320 family aircraft

Airbus and BOC Aviation announced (15-Jul-2014) an order for an additional 43 A320 family aircraft, comprising seven A320neo family aircraft and 36 A320ceo aircraft, across A320 and A321 variants. The first eight A320ceo aircraft powered by engines from International Aero Engines (IAE) have been placed. (IAE) have been placed. Engine decisions for the rest of the fleet will follow. Including this latest purchase agreement, BOC Aviation's cumulative orders for new Airbus aircraft has reached 255, as 30-Jun-2014, 142 of these have already been delivered, and another 55 committed to lease. BOC Aviation's fleet of 251 aircraft includes 109 Airbus aircraft operated by 27 airlines. There are 98 A320 family aircraft in the fleet. [more - original PR]