Qantas Airways has finalised a contract for 110 Airbus A320 aircraft, including 78 A320neo.
The aircraft will be deployed across the Qantas Group on short-to-medium haul domestic and international operations, said Airbus and Australia's national carrier in a joint statement.
This order confirms a commitment for the A320s that Qantas announced on 16 August 2011.
The Oneworld alliance member has also confirmed that the A320 will be the aircraft used to launch a new premium airline based in Asia. Qantas is deciding between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur for the base of this new subsidiary.
All of the aircraft, including 32 regular A320s, will also be deployed across the Qantas Group's fleet. This includes its low-cost subsidiary Jetstar, Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, and the upcoming Jetstar Japan.
Qantas has not selected an engine for the A320neo.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
