QANTAS has confirmed the purchase of 23 new Airbus A320 aircraft for its new budget carrier JetStar planned to start operations next June. The aircraft will feature 177 leather seats and an in-flight audio entertainment system. The all economy carrier aims at challenging the now floated Virgin Blue, which in the space of three years has taken 30% of the market. The new discount carrier will be based in Melbourne.
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