Nouvelair Adds First Airbus A320NEO Aircraft

Nouvelair's duo A320NEO fleet to be delivered in 2024

Nouvelair Airbus A320
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Tunisian airline Nouvelair (BJ) has strengthened its fleet by adding two Airbus A320NEO aircraft.

The aircraft – powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines are scheduled for delivery this year and are part of the airline’s ongoing modernisation efforts.

BOC Aviation, a leading aircraft lessor, welcomed Nouvelair as a new customer in September 2024—Paul Kent, Chief Commercial Officer (Europe, Americas & Africa) at BOC Aviation, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating:

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These latest technology aircraft will provide a significant boost to the modernity and operating efficiency of Nouvelair’s fleet as it develops further scale.

Chokri Zarrad, General Manager of Nouvelair, echoed Kent’s sentiments, emphasising the importance of the collaboration:

We are enthusiastic about this collaboration with BOC Aviation and look forward to a long-term partnership,” Zarrad said. Our aim is to meet the growing expectations of our passengers regarding comfort and environmental sustainability, while maintaining the efficiency that has contributed to Nouvelair’s success.

BOC Aviation noted, the Airbus A320NEO, with its advanced technology, offers improved fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. With the addition of these two aircraft, Nouvelair’s fleet is expected to reach 15 by the third quarter of 2024.

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