Lion already has orders with Boeing for 309 aircraft – 13 B737-800s, 90 737-900ERs, 201 Boeing 737 MAX 9s, and five Boeing 787-8s.
By the tim e all the aircraft have been delivered, Lion’s fleet will have grown from the current 83 aircraft to more than 600. Currently, the commercial airline with the world’s largest fleet is Delta of the US, which has 722 aircraft.
In a single-class layout the A320 family of aircraft can seat up to 180 passengers, while the A321 can carry up to 236 with the latest cabin configuration options.
Lion Air Group will use the aircraft to meet growth requirements on its expanding domestic and regional route network. The carrier will announce engine selections for the aircraft in the near future.
“The fuel-efficient A320 Family will enable Lion Air to achieve the lowest possible operating costs and continue to offer the most competitive fares in the Asian region,” said Rusdi Kirana, Co-Founder and CEO of Lion Air Group.
“This landmark order will ensure that the Lion Air Group will continue its expansion with one of the most modern and advanced fleets in the world.”
– e-Travel Blackboard