Mon, Sep 29, 2003
Low-cost carrier easyJet received its first Airbus A319 last
week. It is the first aircraft from a 120 unit order placed by the
carrier at the end of last year. easyJet will receive five A319s
this year, all of which will be based at its subsidiary, easyJet
Switzerland in Geneva. The remaining aircraft will be delivered to
the UK carrier by the end of 2007. All aircraft will be powered by
CFM-56-5B engines from CFM international.
The A319 is a member of Airbus’ single-aisle Family,
comprising the A318, A319, A320 and A321 and has a seat capacity
between 107 and 220 seats. It is the fastest selling aircraft
family with nearly 3,100 sold so far.
The A320 Family offers wider aisles and full-scale service
doors, as well as a bigger, more accessible cargo area enabling
faster turnaround times. Airbus claims that A320 Family
aircraft are equipped with the biggest overhead storage space in
their class, for more convenient storage of modern roll-aboard
luggage. In easyJet’s chosen configuration the A319 has 156
seats in a comfortable single-class layout.
“The easyJet business model is based on flying from
convenient local airports to some of Europe’s most popular
and attractive destinations and the A319 will enable us to continue
to offer this unique mix saving passengers both time and money for
many years to come”, said Ray Webster, easyJet Chief
Executive Officer.
“We are delighted to hand over the first A319 to easyJet
today. As a member of the renowned A320 Family, it is the right
choice for easyJet and for the low-cost market. It offers an
unmatched combination of low seat mile costs and reduced financial
risk for airlines,” said Noël Forgeard, Airbus President
and Chief Executive Officer. ”With nearly 350 A320 Family
aircraft in operation and on order for the European low-fare
industry, Airbus is the clear market leader in this segment,“
he added.
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