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JetSMART takes delivery of its first Airbus A320neo ‘Made in Alabama’

JetSMART, the South American ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) operating in Chile, Argentina and Peru, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo produced in Airbus’ U.S.-based manufacturing site in Mobile, Alabama. The airline is the first South American carrier to take delivery of an aircraft produced at the site.

JetSMART is an all-Airbus ULCC developed by Indigo Partners. Today, it operates 25 A320 family aircraft, including nine A320neo and five A321neo.

In 2017, JetSMART signed a purchase agreement for 70 A320neo and 6 A320ceo aircraft.

It received its first A320neo in October 2019 and formalized an order for 12 A321XLRs that same year.

In 2021, JetSMART announced an additional order for 23 additional NEO aircraft.In 2015, Mobile, Alabama became home to Airbus’ first U.S.-based commercial aircraft manufacturing facility.

From an initial workforce of around 250 producing A320 Family aircraft, today the facility employs more than 1,600 people and produces both A320 and A220 Family aircraft. To date, more than 400 aircraft have been delivered to 14 customers.

PLAY expands its reach to Frankfurt

PLAY Airlines Airbus A320-251N WL TF-PPB (msn 10134) AMS (Ton Jochems). Image: 961049.

PLAY airlines has launched ticket sales for flights to Frankfurt in Germany.

PLAY’s first flight out of Frankfurt will be on December 14, 2023, and PLAY will operate four to five flights a week over the winter period.

Frankfurt will have direct connectivity to PLAY’s destinations in North America, which are Boston, Baltimore, New York and Washington DC in the United States as well as Toronto in Canada.

Frankfurt is PLAY´s fourth destination in Germany.

PLAY operates flights year-round to Berlin as well as Düsseldorf and Hamburg over the summer months.

PLAY’s flights will be operated from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), only 20 minutes away from the city that is best known for its unique art scene, history, museums, dashing skyscrapers and inviting neighborhoods.

Top Copyright Photo: PLAY Airlines Airbus A320-251N WL TF-PPB (msn 10134) AMS (Ton Jochems). Image: 961049.

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Air India announces Delhi-Dhaka direct flights from September 15

Air India Airbus A320-251N WL F-WWBX (VT-CIP) (msn 8225) TLS (Paul Bannwarth). Image: 943006.

Air India, India’s leading global carrier and a Star Alliance member, today announced non-stop flights between Delhi and Dhaka, bringing greater convenience and comfort to travellers flying between the capital cities of India and Bangladesh.

Starting on September 15, 2023, Air India will fly four times a week between the two cities using its Airbus A320 aircraft.

Air India currently flies thrice weekly between Kolkata and Dhaka. The additional frequency will help serve the increased demand for international travel to and from Dhaka on the back of Bangladesh’s rapid economic growth and overall development.

Air India’s flight AI237 will depart Delhi at 1755hrs, arriving in Dhaka at 2045hrs. The return flight AI238 will leave Dhaka at 2145hrs, arriving in Delhi at 2350hrs. All times are local.,

Top Copyright Photo: Air India Airbus A320-251N WL F-WWBX (VT-CIP) (msn 8225) TLS (Paul Bannwarth). Image: 943006.

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Go First now seeks new investor as part of the insolvency process

Go First Airbus A320-271N WL XA-VIY (VT-WDI) (msn 11416) TLS (Eurospot). Image: 960909.

From Reuters:

“Go Airlines (India) Ltd (Go First) has invited investor interest in the company through a court-appointed administrator as part of the carrier’s ongoing insolvency, a newspaper advertisement showed on Monday.

The process is in line with procedural requirements under Indian law.

Two bankers aware of the developments told Reuters on Monday that they expect Indian conglomerate Wadia Group – which used to own Go Airlines before it started bankruptcy proceedings – to be part of its insolvency process.”

Go deeper:

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/expression-interest-sought-indias-go-airlines-possible-sale-2023-07-10/

Meanwhile the airline continues to cancel flights and delay its return to service:

Top Copyright Photo: Go First Airbus A320-271N WL XA-VIY (VT-WDI) (msn 11416) TLS (Eurospot). Image: 960909.

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Frontier Airlines begins nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham to Chicago Midway and Houston Bush Intercontinental

Frontier Airlines (2nd) Airbus A320-251N WL N352FR (msn 8976) (Rio, the Jaguarundi) MCO (Ken Petersen). Image: 953995.

Frontier Airlines on June 16 launched nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Additionally, on Sunday, Frontier will launch nonstop service from RDU to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston (IAH).

With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 20 nonstop destinations from RDU.

Service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU):

SERVICE TO:	SERVICE START:	SERVICE FREQUENCY:	INTRO FARE:
Chicago Midway (MDW)	June 16, 2023	4x/week	$59*
Houston Bush (IAH)	June 18, 2023	3x/week	$59*

Top Copyright Photo: Frontier Airlines (2nd) Airbus A320-251N WL N352FR (msn 8976) (Rio, the Jaguarundi) MCO (Ken Petersen). Image: 953995.

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British Airways to open a new route to Fuerventura

British Airways Airbus A320-251N WL G-TTNC (msn 8173) LIS (Ton Jochems). Image: 960785.

British Airways is planning to open a new route from London (Gatwick) to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands.

The new route will operate two days a week starting on November 2, 2023 by BA Euroflyer.

British Airways later made this announcement:

BA Euroflyer, the wholly owned Gatwick-based subsidiary of British Airways, has added Fuerteventura to its route map.

Launching on November 2, 2023, Fuerteventura will join Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria as the fourth Canary Island served by the short-haul airline.

Flights will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays during the winter season on a mix of A320 and A321 aircraft. A third flight will be introduced on Wednesdays from February 28, 2024.

Fuerteventura is the second largest Canary Island, known for its beautiful beaches, rugged coastline, and vast natural landscapes. It is a popular year-round destination for water sport enthusiasts, with conditions lending themselves to activities including surfing, sailing, and windsurfing.

Fuerteventura is the seventh new service to be added to BA Euroflyer’s route network this year. The airline recently announced new summer flights to Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Salzburg in addition to new winter services to Sharm El Sheikh and Innsbruck.

*Limited availability. For travel on selected dates between 29.10.23 and 27.03.24. Black-out dates apply.

Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) from London Gatwick (LGW)All times are local
Days of week	Flight number	Departing LGW	Arriving FUE	Flight number	Departing FUE	Arriving LGW
Thursday	BA2710	07:10	11:30	BA2711	12:20	16:45
Sunday	BA2710	07:10	11:30	BA2711	12:45	17:10
Wednesday from 28 Feb 2024	BA2710	09:05	13:25	BA2711	14:10	18:35

Top Copyright Photo: British Airways Airbus A320-251N WL G-TTNC (msn 8173) LIS (Ton Jochems). Image: 960785.

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Frontier Airlines begins nonstop service from Orlando to St. Maarten

Frontier Airlines (2nd) Airbus A320-251N WL N352FR (msn 8976) (Rio, the Jaguarundi) SNA (Michael B. Ing). Image: 953996.

Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service today from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten (SXM). With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 57 nonstop destinations from MCO.

Service from Orlando International Airport (MCO):

SERVICE TO:	SERVICE START:	SERVICE FREQUENCY:	INTRO FARE:
St. Maarten (SXM)	June 10, 2023	1x/week	$99*

Frequency and times are subject to change.

Top Copyright Photo: Frontier Airlines (2nd) Airbus A320-251N WL N352FR (msn 8976) (Rio, the Jaguarundi) SNA (Michael B. Ing). Image: 953996.

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Swiss International Air Lines takes delivery of its first Airbus A320neo

Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft (HB-JDA) at a delivery ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. It is the first of 25 A320neo Family aircraft ordered by Swiss International Air Lines.

Photo: Airbus.

The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new-generation engines, Sharklets and cabin efficiency enablers, which together deliver 20% fuel savings. With more than 7,300 orders received from over 110 customers since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has captured some 60% share of the market.

Top Copyright Photo: Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A320-271N WL HB-JDA (msn 9246) ZRH (Rolf Wallner). Image: 949161.

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Air Seychelles takes delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A320neo

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has taken delivery of Africa’s first A320neo on lease from CDB Aviation, becoming the first African airline to operate the A320neo aircraft.

The new aircraft will allow Air Seychelles to increase capacity on its network, while delivering significant fuel savings and reducing the airline’s operating costs. Air Seychelles’ new A320neo is equipped with a new inflight product reflecting the latest trends in air travel industry, offering passengers greater level of comfort and an enhanced travel experience. With its widest single-aisle cabin, the A320neo allows Air Seychelles to offer unmatched comfort in all classes and Airbus’ 18-inch-wide seats in economy as standard.

The A320neo is the world’s most advanced and fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft. Air Seychelles’ A320neo jetliner is powered by the new-generation LEAP-1A engine from CFM International and features large, fuel-saving wingtip devices known as Sharklets.

With the addition of 32 new Airbus operators in the continent since 2010, today 243 Airbus aircraft are flown by African airlines, out of which, 145 aircraft are A320 Family. This is a testament to the appeal and performance of the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family across the continent.

Photo: Airbus.

Air Macau showcases its first Airbus A320neo

Air Macau has presented its first A320neo (B-MCK) at a ceremony held at Macau International Airport. The aircraft is the 21st Airbus aircraft in Air Macau’s fleet that already includes four A319ceo, six A320ceo and 10 A321ceo aircraft.

In total, Air Macau will receive eight additional A320neo and A321neo aircraft under leasing agreement in order to meet its fleet renewal and expansion program.

The new aircraft features 158 seats (eight business and 150 economy seats). Selected for its outstanding operational efficiency, comfort and range, the A320neo will be deployed by the career on its regional services.

Featuring the widest single-aisle cabin in the sky, the A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver at least 15 percent fuel savings at delivery and 20 percent by 2020. At the end of March 2019, the A320neo Family had received more than 6,500 firm orders from over 100 customers worldwide.

Photo: Airbus.