Fri, Nov 14, 2008
Follows 34-Plane Deal Announced Last Year
Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle
East and North Africa, has signed a firm contract for 10 additional
Airbus A320 aircraft. The contract follows one for 34 Airbus A320s
signed at the end of 2007.
"Following Air Arabia's expansion plans and the new hub in
Morocco expected to operate next year, expanding the fleet size is
certainly a need," said Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani,
Chairman of Air Arabia. "Our vision is to be one of the world's
leading budget airlines in terms of profit margin, innovation,
reputation, and operational excellence, and having the A320 at the
heart of our fleet is the best and quickest way we can achieve
this."
"We are pleased Air Arabia has once again confirmed their trust
in our A320 family. With this decision, Air Arabia recognizes the
technological superiority of the A320, which also has the lowest
operating costs in its class. The A320 also has the widest fuselage
giving added operational efficiency and passenger comfort including
increased storage volume," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating
Officer, Customers.
Sharjah-based Air Arabia currently operates 16 A320s, and serves
a network of more than 44 destinations across the Middle East,
Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia and North Africa.
With the establishment of a second hub in Casablanca in early
2009, Air Arabia will extend its network to Europe, Middle East and
Africa through a joint venture with Moroccan privately owned
airline Regional Airways. The new airline will be called Air Arabia
Maroc. Launched in 2003, Air Arabia has served more than 5 million
passengers over the past four years.
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