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Dutch airline Martinair received its first Airbus A320
today. The aircraft are leased from Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE) and will allow the
airline to further expand its international network into holiday destinations
around the Mediterranean and Canary Islands.
The Amsterdam based carrier will equip its A320s with V2527 engines from
International Aero Engines, with low fuel burn, emissions and noise.
Martinair's President and CEO Arie Verberk sees new opportunities with the
new Airbus: "The choice for this Airbus A320 makes it possible for us to
operate on another market in Europe. New destinations, especially on the
smaller Greek islands, can be reached with this 180-seater. We can offer the
tour operators a wider range of possibilities, so we will be an one-stop-shop
for them."
Martinair operates across the globe from 75 locations, utilizing a network of
international establishments as far afield as Hong Kong and Florida, and
employing a workforce of no less than 3,000. Martinair also owns a number
of aviation-related subsidiaries. Since its establishment 45 years ago, Martinair has grown from a small charter company into a significant player in
both the European and intercontinental cargo and leisure carrier markets. |
