Airbus wins new European order
Eurofly, an Italian charter carrier, has signed a contract for an A319 long- range aircraft from Airbus.
It also plans to acquire a second, becoming a new customer for the Airbus Corporate Jetliner family.
Value of the deal, which was announced Tuesday, was not disclosed.
Airbus is the chief rival of the Boeing Co., Wichita’s largest employer, and it has an engineering design center in the Old Town district.
Delivery of Eurofly’s two A319 aircraft is planned for spring 2005, with each aircraft being equipped with four-abreast seating for 48 passengers.
The aircraft will fly scheduled all-premium class services, such as from Milan and Rome to New York, officials say.
They will also be rented for executive charter flights to other destinations.
http://wichita.bizjournals.com/wichita/stories/2004/06/21/daily10.html
By: Bhoy - 28th June 2004 at 15:37
Swiss are to use a Privatair A319 for ZRH-EWR flights from the Winter timetable onwards.
By: SHAMROCK321 - 23rd June 2004 at 18:45
I can ensure if you are in the correct market you will make an absoultr fortune.
By: LBARULES - 23rd June 2004 at 15:58
I hope these services last, nice to see a bit of glamour coming back to the airline industry.
By: 4 engines good - 23rd June 2004 at 14:27
I know very little about commercial aviation economics but I’d imagine if they can fill the plane it’s probably quite profitable and with less costs than those associated with bigger aircraft.
As a very rough estimate, business class rates for crossing the Pond are about 8-10 times higher than economy. So a corporate A319 or 737 could bring as much revenue as a widebody but with lower fuel and maintenance costs.
Filling the aircraft would be a different matter though…
By: Silver Snapper - 23rd June 2004 at 12:39
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Delivery of Eurofly’s two A319 aircraft is planned for spring 2005, with each aircraft being equipped with four-abreast seating for 48 passengers.
Not sure of the economics here…48 pax flying the pond and return, what sort of fares would they be paying?
Less than regular airlines business class or substantially
more considering coach pax will not be contributing to the yield.? 😮
By: Pablo - 23rd June 2004 at 12:11
Not sure about Europe-US routes, but Air France are planning to use the A319 on some services to Africa in an all-business layout
By: SHAMROCK321 - 23rd June 2004 at 11:42
Nice so how many airlines now fly from Europe to the US using executive A319/737?or is it just Privatair/Lufthansa?
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