Low-cost carrier Wataniya Airways has selected the Airbus A320neo Family for its fleet expansion. Golden Falcon Aviation, the exclusive aircraft provider for the Kuwaiti airline, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the manufacturer for 25 A320neo Family jets on day three of the show. Wataniya Chairman Ali Al Fouzan, explained: “We are looking forward to upgrading and further enhancing our fleet. The addition of the aircraft will enable us to further strengthen our network as we continue to serve our valued customers.”
Wataniya Airways resumed operations in July after a six-year hiatus and uses a fleet of two A320ceos on a network covering the Middle East and Europe. (Photo Airbus) Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation has ordered three additional Leonardo AW169 helicopters. The extra airframes have been acquired for a significant new offshore contract the firm has won, which starts shortly. Falcon Aviation already operates two AW169s and was the launch customer for the type in the Middle East. It has used the helicopters for both private charters and offshore work on behalf of French oil and gas firm Total.