Air Austral signs MoU with Airbus for purchase of A380s
16-Jan-2009 |
Air Austral has signed (15-Jan-09) a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of two A380s in a single-class configuration. In a single-class configuration the aircraft will seat around 840 passengers in economy class seats.
Air Austral plans to operate the A380 through one of its subsidiaries on its high-density route from La Reunion to Paris, France. No engine choice has been made at this stage.
Gerard Etheve, President of Air Austral said, “Our vision is to provide a low cost-high quality service on the heavy traffic route between La Reunion and Paris and the A380 allows us to make this vision a reality. The A380 has the lowest cost per seat and is the most environment-friendly aircraft flying today while at the same time providing a high level of passenger comfort. This will enable Air Austral to better connect La Reunion to France at a lower fare.”
John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers, added: “Air Austral ‘s selection shows the potential of the A380 in the market of today and tomorrow. The real benefits of “doing more with less” now is a reality offered to the market and we congratulate Air Austral on making their vision into a real strategy for this important market segment”.
ing with growth. Firm orders for the aircraft stand at 198 from 16 customers.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 16-Jan-09
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Air Austral signs MoU with Airbus for purchase of A380s 
