Tue, Nov 08, 2011
Osaka-Based New Low-Cost Carrier To Start Operation Next
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Peach Aviation, Japan’s first low-cost carrier, has taken
delivery of its first A320 in Toulouse, France, through a leasing
contract with GECAS last Friday. The Japanese carrier will lease 10
A320s. Peach Aviation’s A320 aircraft seats 180 passengers in
a single-class layout and is powered by CFM International
engines.
“We are delighted to take delivery of our first brand-new
Airbus A320”, Peach Aviation President Shinichi Inoue said
during the ceremony. “With a complete new fleet of
A320’s, we aim at establishing a new low-cost business model
in Japan. The world’s standard single-aisle aircraft will
enable us to offer attractive airfares in the competitive Japanese
market”, he added.
“We are pleased to play a major role in the historical
launch of Peach, the first Japan-based low-cost airline”,
Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers John Leahy said.
“The A320 offers unmatched efficiency and reliability levels
and is clearly the aircraft of choice for low-cost carriers around
the world. This is the start of a long-term partnership, and we
welcome Peach as our newest A320 operator.”
Peach Aviation was established by All Nippon Airways (ANA),
First Eastern Investment Group (First Eastern) in Hong Kong and
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan. The Osaka-based company
will start operations from Kansai airport in March 2012, first on
domestic routes, and then internationally across Asia. (Photo
courtesy Airbus)
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