Fri, Nov 30, 2007
First Airbus Order For Hawaii's Largest Airline
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week with Airbus for six
A350XWB-800s and six A330-200s.
Hawaiian Airlines will begin receiving the new A330-200s
starting in 2012, while A350 deliveries will begin in 2017. Both
will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines.
The aircraft will be deployed within the airline's Pacific
network, which currently extends from Hawaii to nine cities in the
Western United States and three cities in the South Pacific. The
extended range and capacity of the aircraft allows for growth in
the future.
It's the first order for Airbus aircraft in Hawaiian's history,
and represents a takeaway deal for Airbus. Hawaiian -- the Aloha
State's largest airline -- currently operates an all-Boeing fleet,
comprised of Boeing 717s (nee McDonnell Douglas) and 767
widebodies.
President and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, Mark Dunkerley, called
the order a progressive decision for the airline.
"These aircraft will help build on our success and enable us to
provide our passengers with extraordinary travel comfort," he said.
"We are committed to investing in the most modern technology and
operationally-efficient aircraft, and Airbus meets our needs with
the A330-200 and A350-800."
"We are very pleased that Hawaiian Airlines has chosen both the
Airbus A330 and A350 to enhance their long-haul fleet," said John
Leahy, Airbus' Chief Operating Officer-Customers. "These aircraft
will allow our new customer, Hawaiian Airlines, to respond
efficiently to the increasing demand for travel to its business and
holiday destinations, and expand to new ones in the future."
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