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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