Libyan Wings (YL, Tripoli Mitiga) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus (AIB, Toulouse Blagnac) for three A350-900s and four A320neo. The Libyan start-up aims to launch passenger charter and freight operations early in 2014. "The A350 XWB and A320neo will play a significant role in ensuring that our new airline operates one of the most modern and efficient fleets in the Middle East region moving forward,” said Wisam Al Masri, Chairman of Libyan Wings, at the Dubai Airshow 2013. Fellow Libyan state-backed carriers Libyan Airlines (LN, Tripoli Mitiga) and Afriqiyah Airways (8U, Tripoli Mitiga) have also committed to the A350 project with orders for four A350-800s and ten A350-900s respectively.