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Kuwait Airways welcomes first A320 Sharklet delivery

KUWAIT, December 21, 2014

Kuwait Airways, the national airline of Kuwait, has taken delivery of an A320 equipped with Sharklets - the first of 37 new aircraft the company has ordered, marking the start of a major fleet renewal plan.

The A320 single-aisle jetliner family is the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family, and its versatility will support Kuwait Airways range of services - from very short-haul airline routes to intercontinental segments, on operations from challenging in-city airports to high-altitude airfields.

Equipped with Sharklet wing tip devices, the airline’s new A320 will deliver up to 4 per cent in fuel savings, as well as provide additional advantages such as a better rate-of-climb, higher optimum altitude, reduced engine maintenance costs and higher residual aircraft value.

The airline has also decided to equip its new A320 fleet with Airbus innovative Runway Overrun Prevention System (Rops) technology. This on-board cockpit technology, which Airbus has pioneered independently over several years, increases pilots’ situational awareness during landing, reduces exposure to runway excursion risk, and if necessary, provides active protection.     

Kuwait Airways chairwoman Rasha Al Roumi said: “This is a defining moment for Kuwait Airways, as we begin to upgrade our fleet. The A320 Sharklet will enable us to provide our customers with a premium product, delivering best-in-class services, whilst offering excellent value for money.”

“The incorporation of Rops in seven of our aircraft will allow us to stay at the forefront of technology for safety,” she added.

“We are delighted Kuwait Airways has chosen airbus to renew its fleet and meet its future ambitions. The A320’s proven track-record is clearly demonstrating the value of our products to both operators and customers. We are confident the aircraft will act as a fast-track towards continued success for Kuwait Airways,” said John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, customers. – TradeArabia News Service




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