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Aircalin (Air Caledonie International) has signed a contract with Airbus for an
A320, becoming a new Airbus customer for the type. It will receive the A320 in early
2004, and plans to use it on flights from New Caledonia to Australia, New
Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, including Wallis and Futuna.
Aircalin's A320 will seat 8 passengers in business class, and 138 in
economy. At the same time, the company confirms it has selected International Aero Engines V2500-A5 engines to power the aircraft.
'Our routes are crucial to the success of international trade and tourism for
New Caledonia, and our modern Airbus fleet is the key to offering customers
great service at economic prices,'' says Aircalin Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Michel Masson. ''The A320 will complement our A330s by flying short
to medium haul routes and, with the same basic cockpit, is a natural addition
to our fleet.'' |
