Fleet
As of September 2012, the Vueling Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft, with an average age of 8.2 years:
| Aircraft | In Service | On Orders | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A319-100 | 3 | 0 | 144 |
| Airbus A320-200 | 56 | 9 | 180 |
| Total | 59 | 9 |
Some Vueling aircraft have been given a name. The one registered EC-KBU, for instance, is called “Be Vueling my friend”, EC-KCU sports a “My name is Ling. Vue Ling” and the A319 is “Un Vueling s’il-vous-plaît” (Fr. for “A Vueling, please”).
In January 2011, Vueling announced it would expand its fleet and expand at its base at Barcelona Airport. Vueling also announced it would open a base at Palma de Mallorca Airport.
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