Japan’s Skymark Airlines Signs MoU for 4 A380s

Japan’s Skymark Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for the purchase of four A380s.

The aircraft will be operated on major international long-haul routes from Tokyo.

“By introducing the world’s most cost-efficient, modern and environmentally friendly aircraft in our fleet, we will offer the travelling public the best comfort in the sky and a new way of flying. With the A380’s spacious and extremely quiet cabin, we'll enter a new era in terms of economic air travel,” said Shinichi Nishikubo, President of Skymark Airlines.

Skymark Airlines, established in 1996 and headquartered at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) in Japan, operates scheduled passenger services on Japan's domestic routes and international charter flights to Seoul and Guam. It is the third largest airline in Japan.

More than 7.5 million passengers have already enjoyed the new experience of flying on-board one of the 39 A380s already delivered, taking them at present to one of 20 major international destinations worldwide. Today, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air France operate the aircraft on daily services to Narita Airport. Orders for the aircraft stand at 234 from 17 customers.

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