A £1bn deal has been struck between Airbus and a Japanese budget airline.
Japan’s Peach Aviation has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 10 A320neo (new engine option) and three A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft.
The aircraft will join Peach’s existing A320 Family fleet of 18 A320ceo with another two on order.
It is another boost to the wing assembly plant at Broughton, where 6,000 workers are employed.
With the addition of the A320neo, the airline will become the first low cost carrier in Japan to operate the latest member of the popular A320 Family.
"Our A320 fleet is growing as our route network expands, not only in the domestic market but also to various Asian cities,” said Shinichi Inoue, Managing Director and CEO, Peach Aviation.
"By introducing the A320neo to our fleet we will enhance even further our profitability while continuing to offer our passengers greater comfort with 18-inch wide seats.
"We believe that the A320neo will strengthen our position in the competitive Japanese aviation market.”
Fabrice Brégier, AirbusPresident and CEO, said: "We are pleased that Peach Aviation has placed this additional order for the A320 Family.
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