 At the same time, Mannion linked the funding of new long-haul aircraft to replace the A330 fleet with the privatisation of the airline.The Dubai service ceased in March 2008 as the airline sought to increase its market share in the newly liberalised transatlantic market.On 6 June 2007, Aer Lingus strengthened its relationship with the European manufacturer by ordering six of the new A350-900 and six A330-300.