{"id":167083,"date":"2024-07-22T14:30:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T14:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/?p=167083"},"modified":"2024-07-22T21:21:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T21:21:44","slug":"farnborough-airshow-drukair-signs-mou-to-purchase-5-a320-family-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2024\/07\/farnborough-airshow-drukair-signs-mou-to-purchase-5-a320-family-jets.html","title":{"rendered":"Farnborough Airshow: Drukair signs MoU to purchase 5 A320 family jets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Drukair &#8211; Royal Bhutan Airlines<\/strong>, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 3 A320neo and 2 A321XLR aircraft to expand its international network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new aircraft are anticipated to start delivery in 2030. The airline plans to fly these aircraft out of Paro International Airport and the new airport at Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), envisioned to become Bhutan\u2019s futuristic economic hub. From here, Drukair will expand its connectivity to Europe, South East Asia and Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/en\/2024\/07\/airbus-launches-programme-of-cost-cuts-after-output-woes.html\">Airbus launches programme of cost cuts after output woes<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drukair already operates four Airbus A320 Family aircraft consisting of three A319s and one A320.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to embark on this new chapter in Drukair\u2019s history, which dovetails perfectly with development of the Gelephu Mindfulness City and work to expand the Gelephu airport. Our investment in these state-of-the-art aircraft underscores our dedication to supporting Bhutan\u2019s vision of holistic and mindful development\u201d, Tandi Wangchuk, Drukair CEO said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drukair is headquartered in Paro, Bhutan, and operates scheduled flights to 10 international destinations, including five countries in the South Asian region. 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