Thu, Jun 05, 2008
Air One Now Has Over 130 Planes On Firm Order Or Option
Fast-growing Italian carrier Air One
signed a firm order with Airbus this week for 12 A350-800s, plus 12
options, and 12 A330-200s, plus eight options.
The Rome-based airline, the second largest in Italy, will use
these aircraft to develop a comprehensive long-haul route network,
intended to complement Air One's extensive domestic and European
operations.
With this contract, Air One now has a total of 24 widebody
aircraft on order with Airbus, plus 20 options. The airline also
has a global agreement for 90 A320 narrowbody planes, of which 65
A320s are firm orders and the remaining 25 are to be gradually
firmed up.
Air One's newly ordered A330s will offer a comfortable two-class
cabin layout for 253 passengers. The A350-800, the most
eco-efficient next generation aircraft, will equally have a
two-class cabin for up to 287 passengers.
"The purchase of 24 Airbus wide-body long range aircraft is a
key element in our company's growth strategy, with a view to
achieving major developments in the intercontinental market over
the next few years," said Air One president Carlo Toto. "The A330s
will give us the best economics and passenger comfort in the medium
term, with the A350 providing us with the most efficient and modern
aircraft family at the next stage of our growth plans. In addition,
the commonality of those long range aircraft with our growing A320
fleet in operation brings important savings and benefits."
"We are delighted that Air One is again confirming its
confidence in Airbus by ordering our long haul products, which will
complement their A320 fleet. We are sure that the best selling A330
and the all-new, A350 will contribute to Air One's international
growth plans with the right product at the right time," stated Tom
Enders, Airbus President and CEO.
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