Mon, Jan 16, 2012
First Mexican Carrier To Sign Up For A320neo
Mexican low cost carrier Volaris has signed a purchase agreement
for 44 Airbus A320 aircraft, comprised of 30 A320neo and 14 A320
aircraft. The order represents the largest single commercial
aircraft order ever by an airline in Mexico. Volaris, also
the first airline in Mexico to order the A320neo, will announce its
engine selections for the aircraft at a later date.
Since starting operations in 2006, Volaris has become one of the
top three airlines in Mexico having quickly expanded their network
throughout the country and into the United States. The new 44 A320
Family aircraft will more than double the airline’s
all-Airbus fleet to support their expansion and fleet renewal
plans. The airline currently operates 34 Airbus aircraft and has a
backlog of 58, including the aircraft announced today.
“The arrival of the new A320s is great news not only for
Volaris and the environment,” said Volaris CEO Enrique
Beltranena. “It is good news also for all of our
customers. The new airplanes will let us strengthen our low
price strategy to benefit a larger number of Mexicans, while their
fuel efficiency and reliability will allow our fleet, the youngest
in the country, to be even more friendly to the Mexican
skies.”
“This order is important – not just as the largest in
Mexico’s aviation history – but also insofar as it
enhances the already strong Airbus partnership with one of the
leading airlines in that country,” said John Leahy, Chief
Operating Officer, Customers. “In addition, Volaris will
become among the first airlines in Latin America to benefit from
the A320neo’s increased capabilities, including a 15 percent
reduction in fuel burn and emissions.” (Image provided
by Airbus)
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