Skymark orders two more A380s
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Skymark Airlines has placed firm orders with Airbus for two more Airbus A380 aircraft. This latest purchase agreement brings the total number of A380s ordered by Skymark to six. The Japanese carrier plans to start operations with the A380 on international routes linking Tokyo’s Narita airport to destinations in Europe and the US.
The contract was signed today at the Paris Air Show, in the presence of Skymark Airlines President, Shinichi Nishikubo, Airbus President and CEO, Tom Enders, and Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers, John Leahy, together with Airbus Japan CEO, Stephane Ginoux.
Nishikubo said; “The A380 is a remarkable aircraft, setting new standards in air travel, and giving us strong competitive advantages in the international market. Therefore, we have decided to increase the firm order to six aircraft. We are extremely happy to become the very first Japanese airline to offer our passengers a unique and new experience of flying with the A380.”
“We appreciate the strong and renewed vote of confidence from our first Japanese A380 airline customer,” said Enders. “Thanks to its fleet of six A380s, Skymark will benefit from significantly reduced operating costs and leading environmental performance while offering its passengers the highest levels of comfort. The airline will be extremely well positioned to grow as an international carrier.”
Following today’s announcement, total firm orders for the A380 stand at 236 from 18 customers. So far 51 aircraft have been delivered to six customers.
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