International Airlines Group Firms Up Orders for 470 Airbus Aircraft

Strategic Insights -

The International Airlines Group (IAG) has further solidified its relationship with Airbus by firming up orders for 19 additional widebody and single-aisle aircraft. This latest agreement brings the total number of Airbus aircraft on order to nearly 470. The orders include two A330-200s for Iberia, two A330-300s for Aer Lingus, and 15 A320neos assigned within the group. This move demonstrates IAG's continued trust in Airbus's product line, which offers a wide range of aircraft, including the popular A330, the A350 XWB, and the A380.

Key Takeaways:

  • IAG has ordered 19 additional Airbus aircraft, including 2 A330-200s, 2 A330-300s, and 15 A320neos.
  • The total number of Airbus aircraft on order for IAG stands at nearly 470.
  • The A330-200s will be assigned to Iberia, while the A330-300s will be operated by Aer Lingus.
  • The 15 A320neos will be assigned within the IAG group.
  • John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer - Customers of Airbus, highlighted the value and productivity of Airbus's widebody and single-aisle aircraft in serving IAG's needs.
  • The A330 has won over 1,500 orders, with over 1,200 in service with more than 100 operators worldwide.
  • Airbus is investing hundreds of millions of Euros per year in the A330 Family to maintain its leading edge in innovation.
  • The A320neo Family is expected to bring a step-change reduction in fuel consumption of over 15%, longer range capability, and reduced maintenance costs.
  • Since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has won 60% of all new orders for single-aisle aircraft with over 100 seats and has been selected by over 75 airlines worldwide.

Statistics:

  • Total Airbus aircraft on order for IAG: nearly 470
  • Orders for A330-200s: 2
  • Orders for A330-300s: 2
  • Orders for A320neos: 15
  • Total A330 orders: over 1,500
  • A330 aircraft in service with over 100 operators worldwide: over 1,200
  • Airbus investment in A330 Family per year: hundreds of millions of Euros
  • Fuel consumption reduction offered by A320neo Family: over 15%
  • A320neo Family launch year: 2010
  • Percentage of single-aisle aircraft orders won by A320neo Family: 60%
  • Number of airlines selecting A320neo Family: over 75