Officials from Tunisia-based Syphax Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to buy three Airbus A320neo airliners. This order makes Syphax Airlines the first African carrier to select the A320neo, which marks a significant breakthrough for Airbus in one of the world’s fastest developing markets. Syphax management has also ordered three A320ceo aircraft. The aircraft will be powered by CFM engines.
Syphax Airlines chairman and director general Mohamed Frikha says that the carrier was focused on growing its Tunisian, North Africa and Europe routes, and expanding its network to Asia and North America, through its hubs in Tunis and Sfax.
"Adding the A320neo to our fleet means we can achieve all of these goals while benefitting from a 15% fuel saving and cost effectiveness," Frikha says.
According to Airbus, the A320neo is offered as an option for the A320 family aircraft and features new efficient engines [new engine option] and large Sharklet wing tip devices, which together will offer up to 15% in fuel savings.
Syphax Airlines currently operates two A319 and three A320 and will soon add a leased A330-200 to its fleet.
Airbus COO Customers John Leahy adds: "We're looking forward to seeing Syphax's A320neo aircraft operating seamlessly alongside their current A320 fleet, delivering to them savings through reduced maintenance and pilot training costs as a result of the high degree of commonality between the aircraft models."
Syphax Airlines, founded in 2011, operates two main hubs, Sfax-Thyna Airport and Tunis-Carthage, and it serves destinations in the Mediterranean region such as France, Germany, Libya, and Turkey, as well as domestic routes.
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