Virgin America Orders 40 Airbus Jets as Fleet Doubles
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Virgin America Inc. agreed to buy 40 Airbus SAS A320 jets, a $3.26 billion purchase at list prices that will more than double its fleet, as the low-fare carrier adds destinations.
The new planes will be delivered from 2013 through 2016, with options for 20 more aircraft, according to the closely held airline, which is part-owned by U.K. billionaire Richard Branson. Virgin America announced the order today at the Farnborough Air Show near London.