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Airbus Expands Global Reach with New Plane Deliveries

Strategic Insights

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Aerogal, Ecuador's leading airline, has signed up with Airbus to become the newest operator of the company's A320 Family aircraft, marking the start of the airline's fleet renewal program. This deal is part of Airbus's growing presence in Asia and South America, where the company has sold over 500 aircraft and has a backlog of over 200. Meanwhile, Al Jaber Aviation (AJA) has become the first Middle East customer to offer an Airbus aircraft for VVIP charter flights, further expanding Airbus's reach in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • Aerogal, Ecuador's leading airline, has signed up with Airbus to become the newest operator of the A320 Family aircraft, marking the start of the airline's fleet renewal program.
  • The deal is part of Airbus's growing presence in Asia and South America, where the company has sold over 500 aircraft and has a backlog of over 200.
  • Al Jaber Aviation (AJA) has become the first Middle East customer to offer an Airbus aircraft for VVIP charter flights, further expanding Airbus's reach in the region.
  • AJA has a further three A318 Elites and two Airbus Corporate Jetliners (ACJs) on order, making it the largest operator of Airbus corporate jets in the region.
  • The A320 Family is the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft, with the lowest operating costs.
  • Airbus has more than 400 customers worldwide, with the corporate jet family flying on every continent, including Antarctica.
  • The company is forecasting it will deliver 500 jetliners this year, edging past last year's record of 498 aircraft, of which 402 were A320 Family aircraft.
  • Airbus will increase production of its single-aisle planes to 40 a month by the first quarter of 2012, from 34 now.

Sources:

  • Airbus: "Airbus Expands Global Reach with New Plane Deliveries"
  • Business Wire: "Al Jaber Aviation Orders Additional Airbus A318 Elites and Airbus Corporate Jetliners"
  • The Guardian: "Airbus forecasts record 500 plane deliveries for 2012"

Statistics:

  • Airbus has sold over 500 aircraft in Latin America and has a backlog of over 200.
  • More than 370 Airbus aircraft are flying with 23 Latin American operators, representing over 40% of the fleet in service in the region.
  • The A320 Family is the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft, with the lowest operating costs.
  • Airbus has more than 400 customers worldwide.
  • The company is forecasting it will deliver 500 jetliners this year.
  • Airbus will increase production of its single-aisle planes to 40 a month by the first quarter of 2012, from 34 now.

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