Yemen Airways expands despite political unrest

Sana-based Yemenia, also known as Yemen Airways, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft in spite of political unrest in the country, a real statement of confidence for the future.

The aircraft is the first from an order for 10 A320 Family aircraft placed in January 2010, and is equipped with IAE engines.

It is configured in two classes (12 Business and 138 Economy seats) and will be deployed on regional and international services to Gulf States, Middle East, Africa, India and Southern European destinations, to help to stimulate economic growth in Yemen.

Yemen Airways was founded as far back as 1961 and is presently owned by the government of Yemen (51%) and the government of Saudi Arabia (49%).  It plans to become an all Airbus airline for the future with a fleet of A320 and 350XWB aircraft. www.yemenia.com

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