Air Arabia takes delivery of Sharklet-equipped A320
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Air Arabia has recently taken delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 aircraft, which aids the airline achieve increased operational efficiency. 
Sharklets are an option on new-build Airbus A320 Family aircraft, which are equipped with fuel-saving large wing tip devices. The new aircraft has already been deployed into service.
“We are extremely proud to become the first airline in the Middle East region to take delivery of an A320-fitted with Airbus’ new, fuel saving Sharklets. These new wing tip devices will contribute to fulfilling our goal of being efficient and innovative,” said Adel Ali, Group chief executive officer, Air Arabia.
Adding further John Leahy, chief operating officer – customers, Airbus said: “The Sharklets result in 4% fuel saving.”
Air Arabia has now received 15 of the 44 A320 aircraft it has ordered from Airbus in 2007. The delivery of the 44 new aircraft will be completed by 2016, and will more than double the size of Air Arabia’s fleet. It expects to take delivery of seven new A320 aircraft in 2013.
