Hamburg, Germany, 10 September 2016 \u2014 The Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris took delivery of its first A320neo, making the airline the first operator of the A320neo in Latin America. Volaris is Mexico\u2019s largest Airbus customer, having ordered so far no less than 74 A320 Family aircraft, including 30 A320neo. The all-Airbus operator became a customer in 2006, and since then has become Mexico\u2019s biggest A320 Family operator with 63 A320 Family aircraft in service, including 17 A319, 42 A320 and four A321.<\/p>\n
The A320neo Family incorporates latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklet wing tip devices, which together deliver more than 15 % in fuel savings from day one and 20 % by 2020. Such is the case of Volaris’ A320neo which is powered by Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100-JM engines. Configured to seat up to 186 passengers in 18-inch-wide seats, Volaris\u2019 A320neo will be equipped with the innovative Space-Flex cabin.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe arrival of the A320neo symbolizes an important step in our ambitious ultra low-cost strategy,\u201d said Enrique Beltranena, CEO of Volaris. \u201cVolaris is delighted to be the first to bring this new technology to passengers in North America.\u201d In response Rafael Alonso, President of Airbus Latin America and the Caribbean, said: \u201cAirbus is honored to deliver the first A320neo in North America to Volaris, an all-Airbus operator for more than 10 years. Mexico\u2019s strong economic growth presents a key opportunity for the country\u2019s top airlines such as Volaris to expand and remain environmentally efficient, and the A320neo will be exceptional in achieving this for Volaris.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPratt & Whitney extends its congratulations to AerCap (the leasing company), Volaris and Airbus on the delivery of today\u2019s A320neo. We are proud to be part of the team bringing the first A320neo to North America,\u201d said Rick Deurloo, senior vice president, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service for Pratt & Whitney.<\/p>\n
The A320neo Family is the world\u2019s best-selling single aisle product line with nearly 4,800 orders from 87 customers since its launch in 2010 capturing some 60 percent share of the market. Thanks to their widest cabin, all members of the A320neo Family offer unmatched comfort in all classes and Airbus\u2019 18\u201d wide seats in economy as standard. Including Volaris\u2019 A320neo delivered today, 18 A320neo aircraft have been delivered to seven customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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