BLAGNAC, France, 25, Jan. 2012. Hong Kong Airlines has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft, following the delivery of its first A320. The aircraft is the first of 30 A320s ordered by the airline and is powered by CFM International’s CFM 56 engines. Seating 152 passengers in two classes, the A320s will be operated across the carrier’s regional network, linking Hong Kong with destinations in mainland China, and North and South East Asia.
Hong Kong Airlines has also taken delivery of its latest long range A330-200, featuring a new class layout. With accommodation for just 116 passengers, the aircraft will be used to launch new non-stop services to London. The delivery increases the carrier’s in-service
widebody fleet to 10 aircraft, comprising seven A330-200 passenger aircraft and three A330-200F freighters.
The A320 Family has had over 8,300 aircraft ordered and 5,000 delivered to some 340 customers and operators worldwide.
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