IAG Places Major A320 Order
Vueling became the first Spanish operator to take delivery of a Sharklet-equipped A320 in March. (Photo: Airbus)
Vueling became the first Spanish operator to take delivery of a Sharklet-equipped A320 in March. (Photo: Airbus)

International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, has secured firm orders and options for up to 220 Airbus A320 family narrowbodies, of which it plans to assign 120 to its Barcelona-based low-fare subsidiary, Vueling. IAG said the new aircraft will allow Vueling to replace some of its existing A320s and expand its business.

The Vueling agreement involves firm orders for 30 A320ceos and 32 A320neos, plus options on another 58 airplanes. The contract calls for delivery to Vueling between 2015 and 2020.