Avolon confirma su encargo de 100 aviones de la familia A320neo

Avolon, la compañía de leasing aéreo con sede en Dublín (Irlanda), ha confirmado su pedido de 75 A320neo y de 25 A321neo. El acuerdo constituye el mayor pedido individual de aviones Airbus cursado por Avolon hasta ahora.

Además, con este acuedo el número total de pedidos a Airbus cursado por Avolon se eleva a 284 (240 aviones de pasillo único y 44 de cabina ancha), entre ellos el A321neo, el A330neo y el A350 XWB.

Dómhnal Slattery, CEO de Avolon, ha comentado: “Nuestro pedido de 100 aviones de la familia A320neo se apoya en la posición de liderazgo que ocupamos en la industria y refleja nuestra ambición de convertirnos en el líder mundial del sector. Continuamos percibiendo una fuerte demanda de aviones de la familia A320 por parte de nuestros clientes en todo el mundo, lo que concuerda con nuestro propio estudio del mercado y previsión de flotas a nivel mundial. Este pedido reafirma nuestra creencia en las buenas perspectivas del mercado a medio plazo y de fuerte crecimiento para nuestro negocio”.

“Este pedido pone de relieve el interés del mercado sobre la eficiencia, fiabilidad y atractivo para los pasajeros que ofrece nuestra familia A320neo”, ha manifestado Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer de Airbus. En este sentido, ha añadido: “La familia de aviones A320 es una apuesta de futuro segura para inversores y aerolíneas. El reciente éxito de Avolon es testimonio de la dedicación de su alta dirección a nuestro sector. Su compromiso con Airbus refleja su profundo conocimiento del mercado. Personalmente confío en poder ampliar esta relación de cara al futuro”.

El nuevo pedido de 100 aviones, sumado a las 22 unidades de pasillo único y cuatro de cabina ancha ya entregadas, eleva la cartera de pedidos de aviones Airbus de Avolon a 258 unidades, la más abultada de cualquier compañía de leasing.

Con la cabina de pasillo único más ancha del mercado, la eficiente familia A320neo incorpora las tecnologías más avanzadas, incluidos motores de nueva generación y Sharklets. Los mismos proporcionan en conjunto una reducción en consumo de combustible y emisiones de CO2 superior al 15 por ciento desde el primer momento, y del 20 por ciento para el año 2020, además de una disminución del ruido del 50 por ciento. Con más de 6.200 pedidos recibidos de más de 100 clientes, la familia A320neo capta alrededor del 60 por ciento del mercado.

Nota: Las cifras de Avolon incluyen los pedidos de HONG KONG AVIATION CAPITAL y “CIT LEASING”

Avolon firms up order for 100 A320neo Family aircraft

Dublin, Ireland-headquartered aircraft lessor Avolon has firmed up an order for 75 A320neos and 25 A321neos. The agreement is the single largest order for Airbus aircraft ever placed by Avolon.

The agreement takes Avolon’s cumulative orders with Airbus to 284 aircraft (240 single-aisles and 44 widebody aircraft) including the A321neo, the A330neo and the A350 XWB.

Dómhnal Slattery, Avolon CEO, commented: “Our order for 100 A320neo family aircraft builds on our leading industry position and reflects our ambition to become the global leader in the sector. We continue to see robust demand from our customers for the A320neo family globally. This is consistent with our own market research and global fleet forecast. This order affirms our belief in the medium-term market outlook and the strong growth prospects for our business.”

“This order underscores the market appetite for the efficiency, reliability and passenger appeal of our A320neo Family,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. “The A320 Family of aircraft is a future-proof asset for investors and airlines alike. Avolon’s recent success is a testimony to its leadership’s dedication to our industry. Its commitment to Airbus reflects its profound market insights. I personally look forward to further extending this relationship as we go forward.”

The new order for 100 aircraft, together with the 22 single-aisles and four wide-bodies already delivered, increases Avolon’s Airbus backlog to 258, the largest of any lessor.

Featuring the widest single-aisle cabin in the sky, the efficient A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver more than 15 percent fuel and CO2 savings from day one and 20 percent by 2020 as well as 50 percent noise reduction. With more than 6,200 orders received from over 100 customers, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent of the market.

Scoot takes delivery of its first A320neo

Scoot, the low cost wing of Singapore Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A320neo in Toulouse, France.

Scoot has placed orders for 39 A320neo aircraft under its fleet renewal programme. The new addition complements the airline’s existing fleet of 27 A320neo Family aircraft.

Powered by Pratt and Whitney Pure Power engines, the new aircraft features 186 seats in Scoot’s configuration. Selected for its outstanding operational efficiency, comfort and range, the A320neo will be deployed by Scoot on its services across Asia.

Featuring the widest single aisle cabin in the sky, the A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver at least 15 percent fuel savings at delivery and 20 percent by 2020. With more than 6,100 orders received from over 100 customers, the A320neo Family has captured nearly 60 percent share of the market.

India’s VISTARA to add 50 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft to fleet

VISTARA, the New Delhi-based carrier, has signed a letter of Intent (LoI) for 13 A320neo aircraft to add to its existing portfolio of 21 Airbus aeroplanes, reconfirming the appeal of the best-selling single aisle family.

The full-service airline has also committed to an additional 37 A320neo Family aircraft from lessors. The combined agreements would add 50 A320neo Family to Vistara’s fleet. The engine selection for VISTARA's latest firm order is Leap CFM.

For VISTARA, the A320neo will be the first aircraft to fly regional international routes.

Featuring the widest single aisle cabin in the sky, the efficient A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver more than 15 percent fuel and CO2 savings from day one and 20 percent by 2020 as well as 50 percent noise reduction. With more than 6,100 orders received from over 100 customers, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent share of the market.

JetBlue Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power 60 Airbus A220-300 Aircraft

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., July 12, 2018/PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), congratulates JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) on its selection of 60 firm Airbus A220-300 aircraft, which are powered exclusively by Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan™ (GTF) engines. This announcement follows previous firm orders from JetBlue for GTF engines to power 85 Airbus A320neo family aircraft.

"This selection marks a milestone for our airline," said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue. "The role Pratt & Whitney has played in the development of this aircraft – and, in fact, all the great aircraft we've considered – is a testament to the company's vision and its talented team. We look forward to the benefits the GTF will bring to our airline and to our customers."

"We're honored by JetBlue's confidence in selecting the A220-300 aircraft which adds to their existing order of the A320neo family of aircraft both powered by the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine," said Chris Calio, president of commercial engines at Pratt & Whitney. "We've been powering JetBlue with our V2500® engines since they started operations in 2000. We now look forward to also supporting JetBlue across their two new fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft platforms well into the next decade."

To date, the GTF-powered A220-300 fleet has flown more than 150,000 engine flight hours with three operators, traveling to 145 destinations. The GTF engines for the A220 aircraft continue to meet performance benefits including up to 20% lower fuel consumption, 50% reduction in NOx emissions to the regulatory standard, and 75% reduction in noise footprint.

Royal Brunei takes delivery of its first A320neo

Bringing new levels of efficiency for the carrier’s regional network

Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft during an event in Toulouse, France attended by Karam Chand, RBA Chief Executive Officer: Her Excellency Datin Paduka Malai Hajah Halimah binti Malai Haji Yussof, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to France; and Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer.

The aircraft is the first of seven A320neo ordered by the airline under its single aisle fleet renewal programme. Powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines, the new aircraft features a premium three class layout with 12 business class seats, 18 economy plus and 120 in the main cabin. The airline will operate the aircraft on its extensive regional network.

Royal Brunei has been flying A320 Family aircraft since 2003 and currently operates a fleet of six A320ceo jets.

The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver at least 15 percent fuel savings at delivery and 20 percent by 2020. With more than 6,000 orders received from 100 customers, the A320neo Family has captured nearly 60 percent share of the market.

SAS signs firm order for 35 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

Repeat order for the most fuel-efficient aircraft

SAS Group, has signed a firm order for 35 A320neo aircraft. SAS will also lease 15 additional A320neos from leasing companies. This important new strategic commitment will result in SAS becoming an all Airbus operator with the fuel-efficient A320 family for its mainline European operations, as well as for its extensive domestic services in Scandinavia.

These new A320neos will join the airline’s existing Airbus fleet of 56 aircraft (eight A340s, eight A330s and 40 A320 Family aircraft). The engine selection will be announced by the airline at a later date.  SAS has been an Airbus customer since 1980.

“Just over one year ago, we started to phase into service brand new Airbus A320neos, and since then we have received a very positive response from our customers. I’m therefore delighted that, through this order, we can continue improving and investing in our customer offering, and thereby SAS’s future. We are also creating a single-type and more efficient fleet for the first time. Ordering 50 Airbus A320neos gives us access to the market’s most efficient aircraft thereby enabling us to further improve our operational efficiency and to continue to reduce our climate-impacting emissions,” says Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO of SAS.

“We are proud with this repeat commitment by SAS. The A320neo will complement SAS’s existing Airbus fleet, with unbeatable fuel efficiency, the lowest operating costs and environmental footprint. It is the perfect choice for SAS, for replacing its older generation aircraft. This means more of SAS’s passengers will keep enjoying the best comfort in the skies,” said Eric Schulz, Chief Commercial Officer, Airbus Commercial Aircraft.

The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver at least 15 percent fuel savings at delivery and 20 percent by 2020. With more than 6,000 orders received from 99 customers, the A320neo Family has captured nearly 60 percent share of the market.