Airbus celebrates the delivery of the 50th aircraft assembled at its final assembly line in Tianjin, China to Shanghai-based, Juneyao Airlines. From left to right: Wang Junjin, Chairman of Juneyao Airlines; Gilles Desesquelles, General Manager of Airbus Tianjin Delivery Centre; and Laurence Barron, Airbus China President (1 June 2011). Courtesy of Airbus

June 01, 2011

Airbus delivers the 50th A320 Family aircraft assembled in China

Juneyao Airlines keeps growing with Airbus’ top performing single-aisle jets

Less than two years after Airbus delivered the first A320 Family aircraft assembled by the Airbus A320 Family Final Assembly Line in China (FALC), the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer celebrates today the hand-over of its 50th aircraft assembled by FALC at the Airbus (Tianjin) Delivery Centre to Chinese customer, Juneyao Airlines, a Shanghai-based privately-owned carrier.

Airbus delivers the 50th A320 Family aircraft from the Tianjin, China final assembly line, which is received by Juneyao Airlines (1 June 2011). Courtesy of Airbus

The event was earmarked with a special ceremony, attended by National Development and Reform Commission of China and Tianjin government officials, Juneyao executives and Airbus representatives.

“We are pleased to take delivery of the 50th aircraft assembled at FALC to further enhance our all Airbus fleet,” said Wang Junjin, Chairman of Juneyao Airlines.
“Our highly reliable A320 Family fleet has demonstrated excellent performance while keeping operational costs low,” Wang Junjin added.

Airbus, an EADS Company, is a leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive product line. Review the worldwide Airbus orders and deliveries totals with the summary table. April, 2011. Courtesy of Airbus

“We are proud that the A320 Family plays an important role in the growth of Juneyao Airlines,” said Laurence Barron, Airbus China President.
“The 50th delivery is a major milestone for FALC. Airbus will continue providing the best products and services to its Chinese customers,” affirmed Laurence Barron.

Currently Juneyao operates two A319s and 17 A320s.

The FALC is a joint venture between Airbus and a Chinese consortium comprising Tianjin Free Trade Zone (TJFTZ) and China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC).

Since the first delivery of a FALC assembled A320 Family aircraft to Sichuan Airlines in 2009, 50 A320 Family aircraft, of which seven are A319s and 43 A320s, including today’s, have been delivered by Airbus in Tianjin to nine Chinese Airlines.

Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO. Courtesy of Airbus / YouTube

The A320 Family, which includes the A318, A319, A320 and A321, is recognized as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family.

Each aircraft features fly by wire controls and all share a unique cockpit and operational commonality across the range.

Over 7,000 Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been sold and more than 4,600 delivered to almost 330 customers and operators worldwide, making it the world’s best selling commercial jetliner ever.

With proven reliability and extended servicing periods, the A320 Family has the lowest operating costs of any single aisle aircraft.

Uniquely, the A320 Family offers a containerized cargo system, which is compatible with the worldwide standard wide-body system.


Source: Airbus

http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/all-news/press-releases/  


June 01, 2011

Airbus delivers 100th Airbus aircraft to British Airways

One of Europe’s largest Airbus Single Aisle fleets

British Airways has taken delivery of an A320 aircraft, making it a member of a prestigious airline club that can boast 100 or more aircraft deliveries from every member of Airbus’ Single Aisle aircraft Family.

The airline has already taken delivery of two A318s, 33 A319s, 48 A320s and 16 A321s.

British Airways has joined a growing number of worldwide airlines that have taken 100 or more deliveries from every member of Airbus’ single-aisle A320 aircraft family. The 100th jetliner is an A320 powered by IAE engines, and it joins a British Airways fleet already composed of 48 A320s, 33 A319s, 16 A321s and two A318s. (1 June 2011). Courtesy of Airbus

The 100th aircraft (an A320 powered by IAE engines) is also the 205th Airbus single aisle delivered to International Airlines Group, which was formed in January 2011 following the merger of British Airways and Iberia.

Keith Williams, British Airways CEO said:
"This milestone underlines British Airways' commitment to continue to invest in new aircraft for the benefit of our customers. The average age of our shorthaul Airbus fleet is just over seven years old, making it one of the youngest Airbus fleets of the European network carriers."

British Airways became an Airbus operator in 1988, when it introduced the A320 in its fleet.
It added the A319 in 1999, the A321 in 2004 and the A318 in 2009.

Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO. Courtesy of Airbus / YouTube

“We are very proud that a world class airline like British Airways operates every member of our single aisle family aircraft, and even prouder to deliver to BA their 100th Airbus A320 family aircraft. We look forward to broadening and deepening our partnership with BA,” said Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO.

With over 7,000 aircraft ordered, and more than 4,600 aircraft delivered to over 330 customers and operators worldwide, the A320 Family is today the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family.


Source: Airbus

http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/all-news/press-releases/  


May 26, 2011

easyJet takes delivery of its 200th Airbus aircraft

Europe’s largest Airbus Single Aisle operator keeps growing

easyJet, have marked becoming the world’s youngest and quickest airline to reach a fleet of 200 Airbus aircraft at a ceremony in Toulouse.

The milestone 200th Airbus family jetliner received by easyJet – an A320 delivered on 26 May 2011 – was provided with a distinctive all-orange colour scheme. Courtesy of Airbus

Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO, Jean-Paul Ebanga, CFM International President and CEO, and Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO were present at the event.

easyJet became the world’s youngest airline to reach a fleet of 200 Airbus aircraft with delivery of a distinctive “all-orange” single-aisle A320 on 26 May 2011. Courtesy of Airbus

To celebrate the 200th Airbus, easyJet and Airbus unveiled an A320 in a unique all orange colour scheme.

easyJet, have marked becoming the world's youngest and quickest airline to reach a fleet of 200 Airbus aircraft at a ceremony in Toulouse. Courtesy of Airbus / YouTube

Its maiden flight with passengers from Toulouse for Paris and then onto London was appropriately given flight number EZY200.

easyJet, have marked becoming the world's youngest and quickest airline to reach a fleet of 200 Airbus aircraft at a ceremony in Toulouse. Courtesy of Airbus / YouTube

“Our ambition is to become Europe’s preferred airline. We’re already Britain’s’ biggest – carrying more passengers than the others put together. We aim to Turn Europe Orange and the special livery on our 200th aircraft embodies that ambition!,” said Carol Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO.

easyJet, have marked becoming the world's youngest and quickest airline to reach a fleet of 200 Airbus aircraft at a ceremony in Toulouse. Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO, Jean-Paul Ebanga, CFM International President and CEO, and Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO were present at the event. Courtesy of Airbus / YouTube

“The tremendous success achieved by easyJet in growing to be one of Europe’s major carriers, and one of Airbus’ top A320 Family customers in just eight years is unique and impressive. We congratulate easyJet and thank their management for the loyalty and support they have given to Airbus, and we are looking forward to continuing our excellent cooperation in the future,” said Tom Enders.

easyJet, have marked becoming the world's youngest and quickest airline to reach a fleet of 200 Airbus aircraft at a ceremony in Toulouse. Jean-Paul Ebanga, CFM International President and CEO, and Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO. Courtesy of Airbus / YouTube

easyJet already operates the world’s largest fleet of A319s with over 166 in service today.

Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO. Courtesy of Airbus / YouTube

Including their A320s, which have recently joined the fleet, the airline has grown to be Europe’s largest A320 Family operator.

easyJet, have marked becoming the world's youngest and quickest airline to reach a fleet of 200 Airbus aircraft at a ceremony in Toulouse. Courtesy of Airbus / YouTube

Since easyJet took delivery of its first Airbus aircraft (an A319) in September 2003, Airbus has delivered an aircraft on average every 14 days over the last eight years.

easyJet, have marked becoming the world's youngest and quickest airline to reach a fleet of 200 Airbus aircraft at a ceremony in Toulouse. Courtesy of Airbus / YouTube

With over 7,000 aircraft ordered, and more than 4,600 aircraft delivered to over 330 customers and operators worldwide, the A320 Family is today the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family.


Source: Airbus

http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/all-news/press-releases/  




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