Allegiant places order for 12 Airbus A320ceo aircraft

Toulouse, France – Las Vegas, Nevada-based Allegiant Travel Co. has signed a purchase agreement for 12 Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. This deal marks the first time the low-cost airline has purchased new aircraft from any manufacturer. Each will be powered by CFM56 engines from CFM International. The company’s current fleet plan is focused on a transition to all Airbus aircraft including a mix of previously-owned aircraft along with those included in this deal.

“Allegiant offers travelers convenient, affordable nonstop service enabling them to more easily enjoy their favorite vacation destinations,” said Maury Gallagher, chairman and CEO of Allegiant Travel Company. “As we continue to transition to an all-Airbus fleet, this purchase will allow us to accelerate that process, reduce complexity in our fleet and provide our passengers with an ever-improving experience.”

“We love it when we hear the Allegiant team say that ‘Airbus is our future’, because that demonstrates they are hitting their bottom-line goals while also satisfying their passengers, and they know it’s because of the Airbus A320 family,” said John Leahy, chief operating officer – Customers. 

Allegiant currently operates a fleet of 15 A319ceo and 16 A320ceo aircraft. 

The A320 single-aisle family has nearly 12,600 orders since launch and more than 7,100 aircraft delivered to some 400 customer and operators worldwide. 

Source: Airbus