Buraq Air moves to acquire 10 Airbus A320neo aircraft
Libya – An economic report published by the British magazine Air Data News has revealed that Buraq Air plans to acquire ten new Airbus A320neo aircraft, in a step aimed at modernizing its fleet and strengthening its regional presence.
MoU signed in Dubai
The report noted that Buraq Air signed a memorandum of understanding during the Dubai Airshow to purchase the new aircraft, as part of the company’s drive to renew its fleet with new-generation single-aisle jets and to cement its position as a new Airbus customer.
Statements from Buraq Air’s management
The magazine quoted the Chairman of the company’s General Assembly, Fawzi Al-Meeqaa, as saying that the move represents an important phase in the ongoing modernization of the fleet and the expansion of the network of destinations the airline serves across the region.
Airbus’s position
The report also cited Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President for Sales at Airbus Commercial Aircraft, as saying that the manufacturer welcomes Buraq Air as a new customer and values the Libyan carrier’s confidence in the capabilities of the A320neo family.
