Air France has confirmed its order with Airbus Industrie for 16 A319s and four A321s to replace its ageing fleet of 19 Boeing 737-200s by January 2002. The aircraft will be powered by CFM International CFM56-5 engines.
The airline has also taken 20 options for A320 family aircraft, of which it already operates nine A319s, 35 A320s and 10 A321s.
The deal is part of a five-year, Fr40 billion ($6.6 billion) fleet development programme.
Source: Flight International