Pakistani regional and international carrier airblue has taken delivery of the first of two Airbus A320-family aircraft, a narrow-body A321-200NX. The aircraft was flown from Hamburg in Germany to Karachi in Pakistan and the CFM LEAP-powered aircraft was from GECAS’ skyline. The aircraft is also the first A320-family aircraft to be operated by a Pakistani airline.
“GECAS is delighted to support airblue’s fleet expansion with this CFM LEAP-powered neo as they grow their operations throughout the region,” commented Mick O’Mahony, GECAS SVP & Region Manager.
“Airblue is privileged to bring this new-technology 237-seat A321NX narrowbody into service. It is a great complement to our all Airbus A320 family fleet with 95% airframe commonality and enhanced fuel-efficiency”, explained airblue Deputy Managing Director Operations Ms. Sadia Mohammad, adding that: “Additionally, we look forward to the delivery of our second Airbus A321NX from GECAS later this year.”
