INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES Group has confirmed plans to convert eight Airbus A330-200 options into firm orders on behalf of subsidiary Iberia. The General Electric CF6-powered aircraft are due for delivery from the end of 2015 and will join the Spanish carrier’s eight-strong fleet of A330-300s.
“We are just delighted that Iberia has reconfirmed its confidence in the A330, and are extremely pleased to welcome them as a new operator of the A330-200 benefiting from the enhanced performance that the new 242 tonne version brings, while continuing to deliver the family synergies of an all Airbus fleet,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.