Video: AirAsia to be first operator of Airbus A320 fitted with ‘Sharklets’ wing-tips

September 12, 2012 Comments Off on Video: AirAsia to be first operator of Airbus A320 fitted with ‘Sharklets’ wing-tips 248 Views

Malaysian low cost carrier AirAsia, the world’s largest customer for the Airbus A320, will become the first operator ‘Sharklets’ fitted A320s when they take delivery of the first A320 equipped with these fuel-saving wing-tip devices at the end of this year.

The carrier has ordered a total of 375 single aisle aircraft, comprising 200 A320neo and 175 A320ceo, of which 103 have been delivered to date.

The first Indian carrier to operate the ‘Sharklet’ A320 remains a toss-up between IndiGo and GoAir, though the latter is thought to have the edge.

See a video of the ceremony below.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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