Virgin America places Airbus' 10,000th order: signs for 60 new aircraft

Virgin America announced plans to more than triple its fleet by 2019, unveiling a USD5 billion (list price) firm order for 60 A320 aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered between 2013 and 2016 and includes 30 A320neo (new engine option) aircraft. This confirmed order could make Virgin America possibly the fastest growing carrier in the US market.