Garuda Indonesia has firmed up an order with Airbus for 15 A320s and 10 A320neos.
The aircraft will be operated by Garuda's low-cost unit Citilink, replacing its fleet of Boeing 737-300s and -400s.
The engine selection for the aircraft will be announced "in the near future", said Airbus.
Garuda signed a preliminary agreement for the aircraft during the Paris air show in June 2011.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
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