British Airways will include a westbound refuelling stop as part of its new all-business Airbus A318 transatlantic service from London City next year.

It has yet to decide where the stop will be on the New York-bound service. Eastbound flights will be non-stop.

The airline today revealed it had placed its first A318 order, with a deal for two aircraft for delivery in 2009. The aircraft will be powered by CFM International CFM56 engines.

Nominally a 100-seat aircraft, the A318 will be configured by BA with 32 lie-f

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