News: BA increase Airbus fleet
Flights > News > # 1280 (21/05/2007)
British Airways has ordered eight new Airbus A320 aircraft for delivery in 2008-2010.
It is the first step towards a single short-haul fleet across British Airways' network.
The airline will also upgrade the Gatwick short-haul fleet by replacing the oldest 14 Boeing 737s with Airbus A319 aircraft.
BA chief executive, Willie Walsh, said: "Gatwick is an important part of our short-haul strategy and replacing the older Boeing 737 fleet with Airbus aircraft will give us flexibility across both airports. This is the first step towards a single short-haul fleet."
British Airways will also place a major order for replacement widebodied aircraft later this year for delivery in the next decade.
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