Airbus Delivers 100th Aircraft to Sichuan Airlines in China

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Sichuan Airlines, China's largest all-Airbus operator, has taken delivery of the 100th aircraft from Airbus, marking a significant milestone in their partnership. The aircraft, an A321, was equipped with Sharklet fuel-saving wing tip devices and powered by IAE V2500 engines, featuring a comfortable two-class cabin seating 194 passengers. This latest addition to Sichuan Airlines' fleet comprises 93 A320 Family aircraft and seven A330 Family aircraft, further increasing their capacity to meet growing market demand for air traffic in China.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sichuan Airlines has received the 100th aircraft from Airbus, an A321, featuring Sharklet fuel-saving wing tip devices and powered by IAE V2500 engines.
  • The aircraft has a comfortable two-class cabin seating 194 passengers, with 8 business and 186 economy seats.
  • The latest delivery brings Sichuan Airlines' fleet to 100 aircraft, consisting of 93 A320 Family and 7 A330 Family aircraft.
  • The airline plans to expand its route networks across China, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America with a 100-strong fleet.
  • Sichuan Airlines commenced operations in 1995 with an A320, becoming the first airline to operate an Airbus fly-by-wire aircraft in China's mainland.
  • The airline received its first A330 aircraft in 2010, expanding its wide-body fleet.
  • Sichuan Airlines operates a network of 200 domestic destinations and international routes to Asia, Australia, and North America.

Statistics:

  • Sichuan Airlines has taken delivery of 100 aircraft from Airbus, consisting of A320 Family and A330 Family aircraft.
  • The A320 Family has nearly 11,700 orders and over 6,500 aircraft delivered to 400 customers worldwide.
  • The Airbuss A321 features a wide cabin, Airbus 18-inch seats in economy as standard, and offers the industry's best level of comfort in all classes.
  • Sichuan Airlines operates a fleet of 93 A320 Family and 7 A330 Family aircraft.

Sources:

  • Airbus press release, received from Contify.com
  • Sichuan Airlines website
  • Airbus.com