bmi operates seven different types of aircraft. To find out which one you’re taking off in today, see the safety card in front of you
AIRBUS A330
Number in fleet: 3
Normal cruising speed: 535mph (465 knots)
Normal operating height: 37,000–41,000ft
Passenger capacity: 198 or 218
Engine: Rolls-Royce Trent 700
AIRBUS A320
Number in fleet: 11
Normal cruising speed: 506mph (440 knots)
Normal operating height: 31,000–39,000ft
Passenger capacity: 124, 128 or 156
Engine: IAE V2500
AIRBUS A321
Number in fleet: 8
Normal cruising speed: 506mph (440 knots)
Normal operating height: 31,000–39,000ft
Passenger capacity: 149 or 195
Engine: IAE V2500
AIRBUS A319
Number in fleet: 11
Normal cruising speed: 506mph (440 knots)
Normal operating height: 33,000–39,000ft
Passenger capacity: 130 or 144
Engine: IAE V2500
BOEING 757
Number in fleet: 1
Normal cruising speed: 540mph (480 knots)
Normal operating height: 41,000ft
Passenger capacity: 160
Engine: Rolls-Royce RB211
EMBRAER EMB-145
Number in fleet: 14
Normal cruising speed: 495 mph (430 knots)
Normal operating height: 37,000ft
Passenger capacity: 49
Engine: Rolls-Royce AE 3007
EMBRAER EMB-135
Number in fleet: 4
Normal cruising speed: 495mph (430 knots)
Normal operating height: 37,000ft
Passenger capacity: 37
Engine: Rolls-Royce AE 3007
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