Middle Eastern carrier Tunisair has firmed an order for 16 Airbus aircraft comprising three A350 XWBs, three A330-200s and 10 A320s, a deal which also includes three optioned jets.

The Tunis-based airline signed a letter of acceptance for the fleet renewal in April but firmed its commitment at the Farnborough air show today.

Tunisair chief executive Nabil Chettaoui said, during a press event at the show, that the order was a “sign of confidence despite the difficult environment”.It will take the A320s between 2011 and 2016.

Two of the A330s will arrive in 2012, and the third in 2013. Its first two A350s will

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