Thu, May 26, 2011
Carrier To Become Sixth Operator Of The Super-Jumbo
Korean Air celebrated the delivery of its first A380 at a
special ceremony at Airbus in Toulouse Tuesday. The ceremony was
attended by Korean Air Chairman Yang Ho Cho and hosted by Airbus
President and CEO Tom Enders. EADS CEO Louis Gallois was also
present at the event. Korean Air is the sixth airline to take
delivery of the A380 and has ordered a total of 10 aircraft.
Korean Air will initially operate the A380 from its Seoul hub to
selected destinations in Asia, followed by non-stop services to
North America and Europe. The airline has specified an
extra-spacious layout for its A380 fleet, with accommodation for
407 passengers in three classes. Special features on board the
aircraft include the world's first ever duty free showcase area and
a stylish onboard bar and lounge on the upper deck for premium
passengers.
"Korean Air was the first airline to purchase an Airbus aircraft
outside Europe and they have now become an essential part of our
fleet," said Yang Ho Cho, Chairman and CEO of Korean Air. "The
exceptional, fuel efficient and environmentally friendly A380 that
is being delivered today is perfect to assist Korean Air in
advancing our goal of becoming a respected leading global
carrier."
"We are extremely proud to welcome Korean Air as the latest
operator of the A380," said Tom Enders, President and CEO of
Airbus. "The A380 has proven to be a game changer, setting new
standards for comfort, economic efficiency and respect for the
environment. We are confident that the A380 will play a key role in
enabling Korean Air to further strengthen its position as one of
the world's great airlines."
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