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Mexico’s Grupo Viva Aerobus SAB signed a preliminary order for 90 Airbus SE A321 jets as the carrier looks to expand its international and domestic operations.
The European planemaker said that the so-called memorandum of understanding would bring Viva’s order book to 170 A320 family aircraft. Separately, jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney said that the new aircraft would be powered by its GTF engines.
Bloomberg News first reported that Airbus was in talks with Viva for a large narrowbody aircraft order.
“This is our largest purchase yet, with the aim of growing the business and renewing our fleet,†said Viva Aerobus Chief Executive Officer Juan Carlos Zuazua in an interview. “This model will allow us to grow both nationally and internationally.â€
Viva had a fleet of 70 Airbus aircraft at the end March, consisting of a variety of A320 and longer A321 models, according to the carrier’s website.
The airline said it has the youngest fleet in Mexico and one of the most up-to-date in North America. The airline is also still waiting for 25 aircraft from its last order of 80 planes from Airbus, Zuazua added.