Wed, Feb 20, 2008
Carrier's Superjumbo Fleet Grows To Eight Planes
Korean Air announced Tuesday the
airline will expanding its upcoming A380 fleet with the purchase of
three more superjumbos. This firm order is in addition to the five
A380s ordered by Korean Air in 2003.
Starting in 2010, Korean Air will introduce the A380 on high
density traffic routes from Seoul to the US west coast, with
subsequent destinations likely to include cities on the US east
coast and Europe. Deliveries to Korean Air for the three additional
aircraft are scheduled to take place in 2012 and 2013.
With Korean Air's additional order, Airbus has 192 firm orders,
from 16 customers for the A380 program.
"Our decision to purchase the A380 aircraft is in line with our
vision to become a global leading carrier providing the best
quality of service to our passengers," said Yang Ho Cho, Chairman
and CEO of Korean Air. "The A380 is a comfortable,
environment-friendly aircraft for the 21st century and it will
enable Korean Air to provide Excellence in Flight to our
customers."
"We greatly value our partnership with Korean Air, and it is
particularly satisfying to see our first and oldest customer
outside Europe confirming his confidence in the A380 for its fleet
renewal and growth strategy," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief
Operating Officer Customers.
"The advanced technology and eco-efficient A380 will provide
Korean Air with lower operating costs, greater range and
outstanding new standards of comfort for its passengers."
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