Simpson Thacher Represents Airbus in Connection with Acquisition of 260 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft by American Airlines
07.20.11
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The Firm is representing Airbus in connection with a signed firm contract for American Airlines (“American”) to acquire 260 firmly ordered fuel-efficient Airbus A320 Family aircraft. The contract allows for American to take delivery of Airbus’ A319, A320 and A321 aircraft, with 130 aircraft featuring the Airbus’ New Engine Option (neo). All 260 aircraft will feature Sharklets, a fuel-saving wingtip device. Airbus is the leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats.
The Simpson Thacher team included Alan Brenner and James Thompson (Corporate), Lori Lesser (Intellectual Property) and Moshe Schwerd and Jonathan Cantor (Tax).