Largest Airbus customer in Mexico first to operate best-selling, fuel-efficient aircraft Low-cost carrier Volaris took delivery of its first A320neo, making the airline the first operator of the A320neo in North America. Volaris is Mexico’s largest Airbus customer, having ordered 74 A320 Family aircraft, including 30 A320neo. The all-Airbus operator became a customer in 2006, and since then has become Mexico’s biggest A320 Family operator with 63 A320 Family aircraft in service, including 17 A319, 42 A320 and four A321. The A320neo for Volaris is powered by Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100-JM engines and leased through AerCap. Configured to seat up to 186 passengers in 18”-wide seats, Volaris’ A320neo will be equipped with the innovative Space-Flex cabin. The A320neo Family incorporates latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklet wing tip devices, which together deliver more than 15 percent in fuel savings from day one and 20 percent by 2020. “The arrival of the A320neo symbolizes an important step in our ambitious ultra low-cost strategy,” said Enrique Beltranena, CEO of Volaris. “Volaris is delighted to be the first to bring this new technology to passengers in North America.” “Airbus is honored to deliver the first A320neo in North America to Volaris, an all-Airbus operator for more than 10 years,” said Rafael Alonso, President of Airbus Latin America and the Caribbean. “Mexico’s strong economic growth presents a key opportunity for the country’s top airlines such as Volaris to expand and remain environmentally efficient, and the A320neo will be exceptional in achieving this for Volaris.” “Pratt & Whitney extends its congratulations to AerCap, Volaris and Airbus on the delivery of today’s A320neo. We are proud to be part of the team bringing the first A320neo to North America,” said Rick Deurloo, senior vice president, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service for Pratt & Whitney. The A320neo Family is the world’s 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’ 18” wide seats in economy as standard. Including Volaris’ A320neo delivered today, 18 A320neo aircraft have been delivered to seven customers.

September 12, 2016

El mayor cliente de Airbus en México se convierte en el primero en operar el avión más ecoeficiente y líder en ventas del mundo

Tras recibir su primer A320neo, Volaris se ha convertido en el primer operador norteamericano de este modelo de avión. Con un pedido de 74 aviones de la Familia A320, que incluye 30 A320neo, la aerolínea de bajo coste es el principal cliente de Airbus en México. Volaris cuenta con una flota exclusiva de aviones Airbus que desde 2006 no ha dejado de crecer. La aerolínea es el mayor operador de la Familia A320 en México, 63 aviones en total: 17 A319, 42 A320 y cuatro A321.

El A320neo de Volaris ‒arrendado a AerCap‒ está equipado con motores Pure Power PW1100-JM, de Pratt & Whitney. El avión presenta una configuración de 186 plazas, con asientos de 18 pulgadas de ancho y el innovador interior de cabina Space-Flex.

La Familia A320neo incorpora la tecnología más avanzada, con motores de nueva generación y dispositivos Sharklet en las puntas de las alas, que en conjunto proporcionan una reducción en consumo de combustible de más del 15 por ciento desde el primer día, y del 20 por ciento a partir de 2020.

“La llegada del nuevo A320neo representa un paso muy importante en nuestra ambiciosa estrategia de bajo coste”, destacó Enrique Beltranena, CEO de Volaris, y añadió que “Volaris se siente muy orgullosa de ser la primera aerolínea que ofrece toda esta innovación tecnológica a los pasajeros norteamericanos”.

“Es un orgullo para Airbus realizar la entrega del primer A320neo en Norteamérica a Volaris, un cliente fiel de Airbus desde hace más de diez años”, dijo Rafael Alonso, presidente de Airbus para Latinoamérica y el Caribe. “La fuerte expansión económica de México ofrece una oportunidad única a las principales aerolíneas del país ‒como Volaris‒ para que puedan seguir creciendo garantizando, al mismo tiempo, la sostenibilidad medioambiental con el A320neo como protagonista clave para el éxito de Volaris”.

“Pratt & Whitney extiende su felicitación a AerCap, Volaris y Airbus por la entrega del A320neo el día de hoy. Estamos orgullosos de formar parte del equipo que trajo el primer A320neo a Norteamérica” dijo Rick Deurloo, Vicepresidente Sr. De Ventas, Mercadotecnia y Servicio al Cliente para Pratt & Whitney.

Con más de 4.800 pedidos por parte de 87 clientes desde su lanzamiento en 2010, y una cuota de mercado cercana al 60 por ciento, la familia A320neo es la línea de productos de pasillo único más vendida del mundo. Gracias a su cabina más ancha, todos los miembros de la familia A320neo de Airbus ofrecen un confort sin igual en todas las clases además de ofrecer el asiento de 18 pulgadas de ancho como elemento estándar en clase económica. Con la entrega del A320neo a Volaris, son ya 18 los A320neo entregados a siete clientes en todo el mundo.

Airbus delivers North America’s first A320neo to Volaris

September 12, 2016

Largest Airbus customer in Mexico first to operate best-selling, fuel-efficient aircraft

Low-cost carrier Volaris took delivery of its first A320neo, making the airline the first operator of the A320neo in North America. Volaris is Mexico’s largest Airbus customer, having ordered 74 A320 Family aircraft, including 30 A320neo. The all-Airbus operator became a customer in 2006, and since then has become Mexico’s biggest A320 Family operator with 63 A320 Family aircraft in service, including 17 A319, 42 A320 and four A321.

The A320neo for Volaris is powered by Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100-JM engines and leased through AerCap. Configured to seat up to 186 passengers in 18”-wide seats, Volaris’ A320neo will be equipped with the innovative Space-Flex cabin.

The A320neo Family incorporates latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklet wing tip devices, which together deliver more than 15 percent in fuel savings from day one and 20 percent by 2020.

“The arrival of the A320neo symbolizes an important step in our ambitious ultra low-cost strategy,” said Enrique Beltranena, CEO of Volaris. “Volaris is delighted to be the first to bring this new technology to passengers in North America.”

“Airbus is honored to deliver the first A320neo in North America to Volaris, an all-Airbus operator for more than 10 years,” said Rafael Alonso, President of Airbus Latin America and the Caribbean. “Mexico’s strong economic growth presents a key opportunity for the country’s top airlines such as Volaris to expand and remain environmentally efficient, and the A320neo will be exceptional in achieving this for Volaris.”

“Pratt & Whitney extends its congratulations to AerCap, Volaris and Airbus on the delivery of today’s A320neo. We are proud to be part of the team bringing the first A320neo to North America,” said Rick Deurloo, senior vice president, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service for Pratt & Whitney.

The A320neo Family is the world’s 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’ 18” wide seats in economy as standard. Including Volaris’ A320neo delivered today, 18 A320neo aircraft have been delivered to seven customers.

Bombardier Announces First Challenger 650 Aircraft Registered and Operated in Mexico

September 12, 2016

Bombardier Announces First Challenger 650 Aircraft Registered and Operated in Mexico

– The Challenger 650 aircraft is well-suited for Mexican customers’ requirements, offering operational flexibility required to fly in country and elsewhere in Latin and North America

– The Challenger 650 aircraft is the market’s best value proposition for customers seeking the widest cabin and seats combined with the lowest direct operating costs(i)

MONTREAL, QUÉBEC–(Marketwired – Aug. 29, 2016) – Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that the first Challenger 650 aircraft registered and operated in Mexico had entered service in the region earlier this year. This aircraft joins the Bombardier business jet fleet in Latin America composed of approximately 550 aircraft in service, including approximately 200 Bombardier business aircraft in Mexico.

“The Challenger 650 jet is an ideal aircraft to be operated from high altitude airports, such as Toluca near Mexico City,” said Stéphane Leroy, Regional Vice President, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “It offers the perfect combination of cabin comfort, superior performance and the lowest direct operating costs in its category. The Challenger 650 aircraft is part of a proven and best-selling platform, flown by leading operators worldwide. We are proud that the Challenger 650 aircraft has joined Bombardier’s aircraft fleet in Mexico.”

The Challenger aircraft series, and the Challenger 650 jet in particular, are leaders in their category in Latin America with a market share of over 40 per cent. With the Synthetic Vision System (SVS) offered as baseline, a cabin almost six inches wider than the closest competitor, as well as the latest entertainment and productivity solutions, the Challenger 650 aircraft is the right choice for customers in Mexico seeking increased payload, runway capabilities and wanting to maximize cabin space.

The Bombardier Business Aircraft Market Forecast, published in May 2016, predicts business aviation industry deliveries of 790 aircraft in Latin America for the 10-year period covering 2016-2025.

In service since 2015, the Challenger 650 jet builds on the legacy of the Bombardier Challenger aircraft series, which set the business aviation standard for reliability, efficiency and productivity for time-pressed executives and VIPs for over 30 years. Featuring a completely new and innovative cabin redesign, new seats, a new galley and the Bombardier Vision flight deck technology and optimized engine thrust, the Challenger 650 aircraft delivers the industry’s best overall value, proven reliability and efficiency. It can fly up to eight passengers from Toluca to Miami in just two hours and fifty minutes*.

Rockwell Collins receives authorization to provide satellite connectivity services in Brazil

September 12, 2016

Agreement covers commercial, business and government aviation communications

SAO PAULO, Brazil (August 30, 2016) – In a move that will provide Rockwell Collins’ customers and prospects with more aviation connectivity options, the company announced that it has been licensed to sell satellite services in Brazil.

The global license, authorized by Anatel, gives Rockwell Collins the ability to sign distribution and service agreements with any satellite entities and customers operating in Brazil.

“Passengers are demanding faster and more reliable in-flight internet service and this agreement provides our business, commercial and government aviation operators with access to new services from Rockwell Collins,” said David Stanley, vice president, ARINCDirect Cabin Services for Rockwell Collins. “Customers will have more options, freedom and flexibility as they fly in and through the Brazilian airspace market.”

“Brazil has been investing heavily in a growing network of airport and Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities and major events like the World Cup and 2016 Rio Games have also driven growth,” continued Stanley. “Rockwell Collins’ ability to provide satellite connectivity will help support that growth, particularly for business aviation customers, where Brazil ranks third in the world after the U.S. and Mexico.”

Rockwell Collins is a value-added reseller for Inmarsat and Iridium satellite services.

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