Air Arabia, a leading low cost carrier in the Mena region, announced today that it has taken delivery of its sixth Airbus A320 aircraft in 2012.

The carrier took delivery of the plane at the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, and the new aircraft has gone straight into service across Air Arabia’s network of 82 destinations.

Air Arabia has now received 14 of the 44 A320 aircraft it has ordered from Airbus in 2007. The delivery of the 44 new aircraft will be completed by 2016, and will more than double the size of Air Arabia’s fleet.

“The delivery of our sixth aircraft in 2012 is a great way to end the year,” said Adel Ali, group chief executive office at Air Arabia.

“Our modern and reliable aircraft enable us to combine superb value for money fares with operational excellence. As we continue to unlock opportunities for the low-cost model in the wider Arab region, we look forward to the delivery of six new aircraft in 2013.”

The world’s best selling commercial jetliner ever, the A320 Family includes the A318, A319, A320 and A321 and is recognised as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family, a statement said. – TradeArabia News Service