Syphax Airlines, the new Tunisian Airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for three A320neo and three A320ceo aircraft. “Syphax Airlines is focused on continuing to grow in the Tunisian, North African and European market from its Syphax Hub in Tunisia,” said Syphax Airlines Chairman-Director General, Mohamed Frikha. “At the same time as offering our passengers a very luxurious service, adding the A320neo to our fleet means we can achieve all of these goals while benefitting from a 15 percent fuel saving and increased cost effectiveness.” “We thank Syphax Airlines for their confidence in Airbus and are convinced that this order for our fuel efficient A320neo will put them ahead of their competition,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “We're looking forward to seeing Syphax's A320neo's operating seamlessly alongside their current generation A320 Family fleet. Thanks to the high degree of commonality between the models, they will benefit from savings through reduced maintenance and pilot training costs.” With these six new aircraft, Syphax Airlines multiplies by four its fleet's capability for the Mediterranean area. Syphax Airlines will equip these new aircraft with CFM engines. The A320neo Family is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large “Sharklet” wing tip devices, which together will deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50 percent below CAEP/6 and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint. Close to 8,900 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and more than 5,800 delivered to around 380 customers and operators worldwide. — SG
