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Airbus secures THAI A320 cabin retrofit deal
Airbus has reached an agreement with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to retrofit its fleet of 20 A320ceo aircraft with reclining business class seats, marking the Airbus’ first-ever cabin retrofit for a single-aisle fleet in the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative aligns with THAI's commitment to enhance passenger comfort and experience, following the integration of its former subsidiary, Thai Smile Airways, into the parent company beginning of this year. Under this agreement, Airbus Services will oversee the installation of 12 business class seats on each A320ceo. Featuring a backrest that reclines up to eight inches, these seats will offer passengers a relaxed sitting position. The retrofitting project is slated to commence by the end of the year. Upon completion, the A320s will transition to a two-class configuration, comprising 12 business class and 144 economy seats, delivering an enhanced travel experience across all cabin classes. This transformation marks a change from the previous all-economy class configuration, which accommodated between 168 to 174 passengers. As of April 2024, THAI operates a modern, yet diverse Airbus fleet consisting of 20 A320s, three A330-300s, and 20 A350-900s. Chai Eamsiri, THAI Chief Executive Officer, said, “The acquisition of 20 A320 aircraft from THAI Smile Airways has benefited THAI’s route network, as well as strengthened fleet efficiency and enhanced our competitiveness in the market. The fleet will serve THAI’s domestic and regional operations aiming to provide customers with seamless and convenient flight connectivity. In addition, the retrofit of reclining business seats in the aircraft will offer passengers with more comfort while their travel experiences will be elevated and enhanced throughout their flight journey.” Cristina Aguilar, Senior Vice President Customer Services added, "We are thrilled to embark on this cabin retrofit project with Thai Airways. This agreement underscores our commitment to enhancing passenger comfort and delivering exceptional travel experiences. We look forward to seeing these upgraded A320ceo aircraft take to the skies, offering passengers unparalleled comfort with the new reclining business class seats."
Thai Airways Installs Royal Silk Business Class Seats on A320s
Thai Airways has announced a series of upgrades and expansions as part of its ongoing rehabilitation plan. The airline confirmed installing Royal Silk business class recliners in a 2-2 configuration on its Airbus A320 aircraft inherited from Thai Smile. These aircraft, the first narrowbody aircraft in Thai Airways’ fleet in decades, are deployed on the carrier’s domestic routes and select regional destinations. The decision to upgrade the seating configuration comes after the airline folded the Thai Smile subsidiary into its mainline operation and took over Thai Smile’s A320 aircraft. Initially, Thai Airways retained Thai Smile’s ‘premium’ cabin on the aircraft, which meant a 3-3 configuration with a blocked middle seat in Royal Silk. However, this proved unpopular with passengers. In addition to the seating upgrade, Thai Airways continues its rapid expansion in line with its rehabilitation plan. This includes adding three more new-technology Airbus A350-900 aircraft in the first quarter. The flag carrier recently committed to a firm order for 45 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, plus 35 options, and it also signed leasing agreements for additional A350-900s, 787-9s and its first A321 neo aircraft. Thai Airways also announced changes to its flight schedule for the summer of 2024. The airline plans to increase the frequency of flights to Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo, Kunming, Chengdu, and Phuket. It will also resume flights to Perth and Colombo from 31 March to Milan and Oslo from 1 July. The Bangkok-based airline further confirmed its plans to launch a new route to Kochi, India. India ranks among Thailand’s ‘Top 5’ inbound tourism markets, along with China and Russia. Thailand recently signed an agreement with China and Russia to permit longer stays of up to 90 days to boost tourism, while Indians currently enjoy visa exemption. These changes reflect Thai Airways’ commitment to enhancing passenger comfort and expanding its global footprint as it continues to navigate its way through its financial rehabilitation plan. The post Thai Airways Installs Royal Silk Business Class Seats on A320s first appeared on Stray Nomad Travel News.
Fifth A320neo with the registration LZR lands at Austrian Airlines in Vienna
Austrian Airlines welcomes an early "New Year's baby" and receives another aircraft from the Airbus factory in Toulouse on the New Year's Eve weekend. The fifth A320neo, which will fly in white until its final livery with the Austrian livery in spring, landed today at 11.46 a.m.. The new short and medium-haul aircraft with the registration LZR comes directly from the Airbus factory in Toulouse and is expected to take the first passengers to their destinations in just a few weeks. The aircraft with the Thayatal registration will complete the A320neo fleet of the red-white-red home airline. The first four A320neo aircraft were already integrated into the Austrian fleet between August 2022 and July 2023. Depending on the route, the operation of an Airbus A320neo can save up to 3,700 tons of CO2 per year compared to the respective predecessor model, as they consume up to 20 percent less fuel thanks to modern engine technology and improved aerodynamics. The new aircraft thus make an important contribution to Austrian Airlines' fuel efficiency, increase profitability and at the same time represent an important long-term investment in Vienna as a business location. "The arrival of our fifth A320neo is a wonderful end to the year for Austrian Airlines and a gift for our passengers, who can look forward to even more travel comfort on board. In the coming years, Austrian Airlines will modernize both its short and medium-haul fleet as well as its long-haul fleet. The use of modern and fuel-efficient aircraft is, alongside the use of sustainable fuels, the greatest lever for achieving our ambitious climate targets," says Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino. Innovative Airspace Cabin increases comfort The fifth aircraft, which now has a capacity of 180 seats, will further enhance travel comfort on short and medium-haul routes. Thanks to the innovative Airspace Cabin and slimmer side walls, passengers are offered even more personal space, particularly in the shoulder area. Compared to the previous design, the new cabin concept is also characterized by an up to 60 percent larger capacity for hand baggage. In addition, a new, flexible lighting system that adapts to passengers' natural biorhythms increases their sense of well-being on board. Depending on the flight phase and time of day, the cabin and washrooms are bathed in warm red or cooler blue tones.
SriLankan Airlines boosts fleet with addition of Airbus A320 4R – ABS
SriLankan Airlines has added a newly leased Airbus A320 aircraft bearing the serial number 4R – ABS to the fleet bumping up its total aircraft count to 22. Leased for six years, the aircraft arrived from Malaysia to Colombo last night (21 December 2023) and will be put into service immediately after customization and branding. Its inaugural scheduled flight is currently expected to take place on 29 December ’23 to the Maldives. The aircraft is notably equipped with Sharklet wingtips that reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency. It will be primarily deployed on the airline’s short and medium-haul routes covering the Indian subcontinent, the Far East, and the Middle East. With a configuration of 12 Business Class seats and 138 Economy Class seats, 4R – ABS will allow SriLankan to increase its seat capacity on these routes. SriLankan Airlines now has 12 narrow-bodied aircraft and 10 wide-bodied aircraft in its fleet. The year has been challenging for SriLankan and the whole industry with shortages of available aircraft and engines, and supply chain issues extending maintenance times. This has led to a reduction in flights. However, this aircraft is the first of a number of aircraft and engines that will boost the fleet in the coming weeks. By the start of January 2024, SriLankan expects another three aircraft to be flying with the addition of a wet leased A330 and the arrival of two more engines. The airline will also be taking another sister aircraft to 4R – ABS that is scheduled to arrive in March 2024. SriLankan Airlines currently maintains direct operations between Colombo and 36 cities in 21 countries and is a member of the oneworld Alliance.
Vistara welcomes its 50th A320neo
Vistara, India's finest full-service carrier and a joint venture between the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today, welcomed its 50th Airbus A320neo to its young, modern fleet. With this latest addition, Vistara now has a total of 66 aircraft, including 50 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321, and six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. In line with the focus to expand its domestic and international footprint, Vistara is on course to have 70 aircraft by the end of FY2024, thereby providing better connectivity and a wider network to its customers. Vistara currently operates over 300 daily flights, connecting 32 domestic and 18 international destinations. Vistara’s fleet is not just one of the youngest in the industry but has also been recognised for its overall inflight experience which is at par with some of the biggest and best airlines in the world. The airline has always focussed on investment in modern aircraft with cutting edge technology and fuel-efficient engines. Vistara has also been recognised with ch-aviation Asia's 3rd Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2023, for the second consecutive year, which is a testament to its efforts in this area. Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax.
Cathay Group orders 32 A320neo Family aircraft
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has announced the purchase of an additional 32 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet. The agreement doubles the Cathay Group’s total orders for the A320neo Family to 64, of which 13 have already been delivered. The 32 additional aircraft will comprise both the A321neo and A320neo which will join the fleets of Cathay Pacific and HK Express.They will principally serve destinations in the Chinese Mainland and elsewhere in Asia. Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International, Christian Scherer said: “Cathay is one of the world’s leading airline Groups and we are proud to be part of its recovery and growth plan.” “Operating out of the Cathay Group’s base at the heart of Asia, the A320neo family will enable it to expand its services across the region with a most efficient single aisle fleet and a positive passenger comfort differentiation. With a significant reduction in fuel consumption, the aircraft will also bring an immediate contribution to the Cathay Group’s sustainability goals.” The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines, Sharklets and aerodynamics, which together deliver at least 20 percent lower fuel burn and CO2 emission savings. With more than 9,700 orders from over 130 customers, the A320neo Family is the world’s most popular single aisle aircraft.
Avolon agrees sale and leaseback of nine Airbus A320neo family aircraft with the Cathay Group
Avolon has agreed the sale and leaseback of nine new Airbus A320neo family aircraft with the Cathay Group, a leading Asian airline group. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027 and the transaction comprises a mix of A321neos and A320neos. The transaction adds new technology aircraft to support the Cathay Group’s long-term commitment to growing connectivity at its home hub, Hong Kong. A320neo family aircraft deliver a 20% fuel savings and CO2 reduction compared to previous-generation Airbus A320 aircraft. The A321neo is the extended version of this aircraft type, capable of carrying up to 244 passengers and with a range of 7,400km. Avolon has 101 A320neo family aircraft in its fleet, with a significant orderbook pipeline for a further 192 of this aircraft type as at September 30 2023. The Cathay Group currently flies to more than 75 passenger and cargo destinations worldwide, serving an additional 160 destinations through codeshare agreements, and has a fleet of 225 aircraft as at 30 June 2023. Paul Geaney, President and Chief Commercial Officer, Avolon commented: “The Cathay Group is a leading airline operator in Asia, and we are very pleased to agree this sale and leaseback transaction with them and look forward to our future partnership. Passenger traffic in and out of Hong Kong has bounced back strongly this year, and these aircraft will help to support the Cathay Group’s fleet strategy and future expansion.”
THAI operates flights to Yangon and Dhaka with Airbus A320
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) proceeds with the restructuring of business operation in aviation of the company and THAI Smile Airways. The fleet efficiency and aircraft utilization have effectively been enhanced. The airline route network has also been strengthened to support increasing travel demands. THAI will utilize Airbus A320 aircraft to operate on the routes Bangkok – Yangon v.v., which was formerly operated by THAI Smile Airways, and Bangkok – Dhaka v.v., starting 16 July 2023 with details as follows: 1. Bangkok – Yangon v.v. will be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft providing inflight services of Silk Class, especially offered on routes operated with A320, with variety of food and beverages to fulfill all customers’ travel experiences and comfort throughout their journey, and Economy Class together with selections of inflight entertainment such as e-Reading and short movies. The operations will be 14 flights per week: Bangkok – Yangon • TG301 departs from Bangkok at 09:35 hours and arrives in Yangon at 10:35 hours (local time) • TG303 departs from Bangkok at 17:05 hours and arrives in Yangon at 18:00 hours (local time) Yangon – Bangkok • TG302 departs from Yangon at 11:25 hours (local time) and arrives in Bangkok at 13:25 hours • TG304 departs from Yangon at 19:00 hours (local time) and arrives in Bangkok at 21:00 hours 2. Bangkok – Dhaka v.v. (TG339/340) will be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft, an increase from three to seven flights per week, offering Economy Class service. With existing flight operations of TG321/322, THAI will totally fly double daily flights from Bangkok to Dhaka with details as follows: Bangkok – Dhaka • TG321, operated with B777-200ER aircraft, departs from Bangkok at 10:35 hours and arrives in Dhaka at 12:10 hours (local time) • TG339, operated with A320 aircraft, departs from Bangkok at 23:50 hours and arrives in Dhaka at 01:25 hours (local time) Dhaka – Bangkok • TG322, operated with B777-200ER aircraft, departs from Dhaka at 13:35 hours (local time) and arrives in Bangkok at 17:00 hours • TG340, operated with A320 aircraft, departs from Dhaka at 02:45 hours (local time) and arrives in Bangkok at 06:15 hours Currently, THAI also operates flights to Delhi, Mumbai and Dhaka utilizing B777-200ER and A320 aircraft.
Fourth A320neo landed at Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines has completed the fleet induction of its four Airbus A320neo aircraft. The remaining aircraft with the registration OE-LZP landed in Vienna at 08:15 p.m. The aircraft, named "Kalkalpen", will welcome the first passengers on board and enter into service already next week. This means that all four A320neo with the registrations OE-LZN (named "Donau-Auen"), OE-LZO (named "Seewinkel"), OE-LZQ (named "Gesäuse"), OE-LZP (named "Kalkalpen") will then be in service in the Austrian Airlines fleet. The A320neo’s most frequently served destinations include: Amsterdam, Amman, Berlin, Frankfurt, destinations in Greece like Athens, Heraklion and Thessaloniki, as well as Cairo, London and Zurich. CEO Annette Mann: "We are happy about the arrival of our newest fleet member just in time for the beginning of the holidays. Austrian is starting the summer well booked and our aircraft are full. With the A320neo, we have brought one of the most innovative and efficient aircraft types on the market to Austrian Airlines, and I am delighted that we will soon be growing in our long-haul fleet as well." From 2024, ten Boeing 787-9s will gradually modernize the entire Austrian long-haul fleet, an increase from nine to ten aircraft. A320neo particularly fuel-efficient and quiet New-generation aircraft are a key lever in reducing CO2 emissions in flight operations. Thanks to innovative technology, the A320neo is up to 20 percent more fuel-efficient than previous models and around 50 percent quieter. Passengers can also look forward to the cabin design with an innovative lighting system, which is geared to the biorhythm of passengers. The A320neo also offers particularly much space for hand luggage, with up to 60 percent more capacity.
THAI welcomes A320 to its fleet
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently welcomed four Airbus A320 aircraft to its fleet in response to growing travel demand of customers. The aircraft, offering only Economy class, will be operated on the international routes which are Bangkok – Delhi v.v. (TG323/324) starting 1 July 2023 and Bangkok – Mumbai v.v. (TG351/352) starting 2 July 2023. The addition of Airbus A320 will enhance the airline fleet efficiency and improve aircraft utilization as well as strengthen THAI route network to support the rising travel demands. For further information about flight schedule, booking and ticket issuing, please visit thaiairways.com, contact THAI sales offices, or call (+66) 2-356-1111 for THAI Contact Center (24 hours a day).
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