US-based low-cost airline Allegiant Travel Company has entered a deal to buy 12 A320ceos with current engine option aircraft from Airbus.

Powered by CFM International’s CFM56 engines, the new aircraft will enable Allegiant to transit to an all-Airbus aircraft fleet.

Once delivered, the carrier’s fleet will include a combination of previously owned jets, along with those included in the latest order.

"This purchase will allow us to accelerate that process, reduce complexity in our fleet and provide our passengers with an ever-improving experience.”

Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed by the companies.

Allegiant Travel Company chairman and CEO Maury Gallagher said: “Allegiant offers travellers convenient, affordable non-stop service, enabling them to more easily enjoy their favourite vacation destinations.

“As we continue to transition to an all-Airbus fleet, this purchase will allow us to accelerate that process, reduce complexity in our fleet and provide our passengers with an ever-improving experience.”

Currently, the airline operates a fleet of 15 A319ceo and 16 A320ceo aircraft.

The A320 family aircraft is equipped with 18in seats, wider aisles and can accommodate 100 to 240 passengers.

The A320 family has so far won 12,600 orders and more than 7,100 aircraft have been delivered to around 400 customer and operators worldwide.

In a separate development, Philippines’ Cebu Pacific has finalised a firm order with Airbus for two A330-300 jets.

Upon delivery, the newly ordered aircraft will join Cebu Pacific’s current fleet of six A330 aircraft.

The A330 family has received more than 1,600 orders to date.

Image: Allegiant Travel Company to buy 12 Airbus A320ceo aircraft. Photo: courtesy of Airbus.