Republic Airways confirms order for 80 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (Indianapolis), the parent of Frontier Airlines (2nd), today announced it has confirmed its order with Airbus to purchase 60 A320neo (New Engine Option) and 20 A319neo aircraft. Republic had previously signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the purchase in mid-June.

The aircraft, which will be powered by CFM’s LEAP-X engines, will be flown by Republic’s Frontier Airlines subsidiary. Frontier currently operates 59 Airbus A318, A319 and A320 aircraft.

Republic is making Frontier as attractive as it can to attract potential buyers as it seeks to separate the Frontier branded flying from its traditional contract flying for others.

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