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Wizz Eyes 50 More A320s
Paris 2009 Special Report by AVIATION WEEK

By Robert Wall
PARIS

Airbus has secured a memorandum of understanding from Wizz Air to buy 50 more A320s.

The Central and East European low-fare carrier already has 82 of the narrowbodies on order and 24 in service. The nominal list-price of the deal, if it is made firm, would be around $3.9 billion.

The carrier says it has not yet made an engine choice, but International Aero Engines is the incumbent with the V2500.

“The new order is consistent with our growth plan and underpins our aspiration to become the airline of choice in Central and Eastern Europe,” says airline CEO Jozsef Varadi. “This new commitment also reflects on the robust nature of our business, even in a challenging market environment.” The airline currently has 130 routes.