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AdamAir, a rapidly growing Indonesian low-cost carrier has selected the Airbus A320 for a complete fleet modernisation by initially leasing six aircraft and comfirming the intention to build up a fleet of thirty aircraft over the next five years.','AdamAir, a rapidly growing Indonesian low-cost carrier has selected the Airbus A320 for a complete fleet modernisation by initially leasing six aircraft and comfirming the intention to build up a fleet of thirty aircraft over the next five years.

The long term A320 fleet will comprise of both ieased and purchased aircraft and will be used to totally replace the existing fleet of old generation Boeing 737's. The A320s will be deployed on AdamAir's domestic and international network that currently extends to 30 destinations in Indonesia and neighbouring south-east Asian nations.

AdamAir A320s will be configured in a comfortable 180-seat layout with the biggest overhead bins and the most passenger space. The advanced A320 burns less fuel, has lower maintenance cost and better passenger comfort than any competing single-asia aircraft. Firm orders for the A320 family stand at more than 4.200, more than 2.800 of which have been deliverd to more than 190 customers around the world. In the Asia - Pacific region, 38 airlines operate almost 480 A320 Family aircraft.

"In just two years, AdamAir has build a strong competitive position ini one of the fastest growing markets in the world. Now is the time for the next step of our development. We have studied the alternative aircraft options avaible but have concluded that the A320 is the superior solution in terms of lower fuel and maintenance cost. We are sure that AdamAir passengers will be excited by the A320's attractive cabin and delighted by the low fares we wlii be able to offer", said Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gustav Humbert

The A320 Family offers optimum cabin comfort in its class, reflecting a common commitment that is found in all aircraft. And like all the passenger aircraft that airbus produce today, it features many modern technology features at no extra charge - such as advance fuel saving aerodynamics, including winglets, widespread weight-saving carbonfibre composites and pilot and maintenance - friendly fly - by - wire controls and centralized maintenance.

Widely accepted as the industry standard, the best selling Airbus A320 Family comprises a variety of seating configurations that allow for a customized lay - out depending on the airliner's needs. All of them share the same airframe - only the fuselage lengths are different - and the same cockpits, systems and engines, delivering unmatched operational commonality and savings to airlines.