Fri, Jan 27, 2012
Carrier Also Adds All-Premium Class A330 To Fleet
Hong Kong Airlines has become a new operator of Airbus single
aisle aircraft, following the delivery of its first A320. The
aircraft is the first of 30 A320s ordered by the airline and is
powered by CFM International’s CFM 56 engines. Seating 152
passengers in two classes, the A320s will be operated across the
carrier’s regional network, linking Hong Kong with
destinations in mainland China, and North and South East Asia.
Hong Kong Airlines has also taken delivery of its latest long
range A330-200, featuring a new all-premium class layout. With
luxurious accommodation for just 116 passengers, the aircraft will
be used to launch new non-stop services to London. The delivery
increases the carrier’s in-service widebody fleet to 10
aircraft, comprising seven A330-200 passenger aircraft and three
A330-200F freighters.
"With the delivery of our first A320 and the new all-premium
class A330 Hong Kong Airlines will consolidate further its position
as a premier full-service carrier,” said Yang Jian Hong,
President, Hong Kong Airlines. "The on-board features will ensure
that we are able to offer the best possible in-flight experience,
while benefiting from the economic efficiency offered by these
modern aircraft types.”
"We are pleased to see Hong Kong Airlines become a new A320
operator and also increase its Airbus long range fleet,” said
John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers, Airbus. "These
modern and fuel-efficient aircraft will offer Hong Kong Airlines
the lowest operating costs in both regional and medium capacity
long haul markets, as well as a level of technical commonality
unique to the Airbus product line.” (Photo provided by
Airbus)
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