Air Namibia orders two Airbus A319 jets

WINDHOEK, Namibia – Air Namibia, the Windhoek-based national airline of the Republic of Namibia, has ordered two new Airbus A319 aircraft.

WINDHOEK, Namibia – Air Namibia, the Windhoek-based national airline of the Republic of Namibia, has ordered two new Airbus A319 aircraft. Seating 112 passengers in a two class layout, the aircraft will bring new levels of comfort to regional routes from Windhoek to other major African cities.

Air Namibia already operates two leased A319s on regional routes, and two A340-300 aircraft on its international route between Windhoek to Frankfurt, Germany. Airbus aircraft share a unique cockpit and operational commonality, allowing airlines to use the same pool of pilots, cabin crew and maintenance engineers, bringing operational flexibility and resulting in significant cost savings.

โ€œOur in-service experience with Airbus aircraft has confirmed that the A319 is the ideal aircraft for Air Namibiaโ€™s regional routes,โ€ said Theo M. Namases, Acting CEO of Air Namibia. โ€œThe efficiency of our new aircraft, together with their commonality with our existing fleet will provide a strong basis for our continued growth and contribution to the Namibian tourist industry.โ€

โ€œWe are delighted to welcome Air Namibia as a new customer for the A320 family,โ€ said John Leahy Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. โ€œAir Namibiaโ€™s decision to invest in new A319s is a great endorsement for the efficiency of the aircraft and Airbusโ€™ family concept.โ€

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