The Mexican leisure market is in full restoration mode and ultra-low-cost Viva Aerobus is on the heart of the motion.
Mexican ultra-budget service Viva Aerobus introduced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with European aerospace big Airbus, for 90 A321neo passenger plane.
This MoU would deliver the airline’s order e book to 170 A320 Household plane and can assist to drive its worldwide and home progress.
“These 90 A321neo 240-seater plane will enable us to develop and renew our fleet and stay the youngest in Latin America. The know-how and operational effectivity of the A321neos will enhance our operational reliability, on-time efficiency, and supply an unmatched passenger expertise. Moreover, we count on to drive additional value financial savings which can mirror in decrease airfares and strengthen certainly one of our most essential benefits: having the bottom value within the Americas. The fuel-efficiency and noise discount that the A321neo supplies will advance our sustainability efforts by delivering quick, tangible carbon emission reductions, thus enhancing our place as essentially the most environment friendly airline within the continent,” mentioned Juan Carlos Zuazua, Chief Government Officer of Viva Aerobus.
“The Mexican leisure market is in full restoration mode and Viva Aerobus is on the heart of the motion! The unbeatable economics of the A321neo make it the right alternative for the airline’s ultra-low-cost mannequin. We’re happy to have been a accomplice with the airline since 2013 and look ahead to working collectively because it continues on its progress trajectory”, mentioned Christian Scherer, Chief Business Officer and Head of Airbus Worldwide.
The A321neo is the most important member of Airbus’ A320neo Household, providing unparalleled vary and efficiency. By incorporating new technology engines and Sharklets, the A321neo brings a 50 p.c noise discount, and greater than 20 p.c gas financial savings in comparison with earlier single-aisle technology plane, whereas maximizing passenger consolation with the widest single-aisle cabin and huge overhead stowage house.
Viva Aerobus has primarily based its fleet renewal technique on the A320 Household. In 2013, the airline positioned an order for 52 A320 Household plane, the most important Airbus plane order positioned by a single airline in Mexico on the time. In 2018, Viva Aerobus ordered 25 A321neo plane. Up to now, Viva Aerobus operates 74 A320 Household plane.
Airbus has bought over 1,150 plane in Latin America and the Caribbean. Greater than 750 are in operation all through the area, with one other 500 within the order backlog, representing a market share of practically 60% of in-service passenger plane. Since 1994, Airbus has secured 75% of internet orders within the area.