Farnborough International Airshow 2012 - UTair Aviation and Airbus signed a contract on delivery of 20 A321 aircraft, the airline’s press-service reports. AEX.ru

The liners ordered by UTair will feature a cabin layout seating 220 passengers. The airline intends to operate the jets on the most popular international tourist and domestic routes. The first deliveries are scheduled for 2013.

‪«The contract with Airbus on delivery of new A321 demonstrates our commitment to keeping the high expansion rates and strengthening our positions among the leaders of Russian market. Airbus А321 aircraft were chosen in the network of our fleet modernization program taking into account our company’s policy aimed at increasing flight safety, improving the level of service and expanding our route network», - Andrey Martirosov, CEO of UTair Aviation, noted.

«We are pleased to welcome UTair as a new Russian A320 Family aircraft customer», - Fabrice Bregier, President of Airbus, added, - With the advanced technologies and unmatched economics, these jets will contribute to implementation of the airline’s plans and further growth and development of its route network. We look forward to a long-term partnership with UTair».