KA adds more aircraft to help with route expansion

HONG KONG – Dragonair will further expand its fleet with the acquisition of two more Airbus A320-200s. The fleet enhancement is a strategic move in support of the airline’s continued network expansion.

The two new A320-200s, acquired on an operating lease with CIT Aerospace, are scheduled for delivery in 2009 and 2010. The aircraft will be powered by V2527-A5 engines from International Aero Engines AG.

Dragonair recently announced that it will increase the number of flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from four times a week to five. It will also launch a new daily service to Bengaluru (Bangalore) on July 1 - the first time for the airline to operate passenger services to India.