AWAS has agreed to lease three A320 aircraft to ANA for its low-cost carrier (LCC) operation. These aircraft are from AWAS’ new order pipeline with the manufacturer and will be fitted in the factory with fuel-saving Sharklets.
Marlin Dailey, Chief Commercial Officer AWAS commented, “AWAS is extremely proud today to welcome ANA as a customer, to support their LCC operation. We look forward to delivering these aircraft as well as working with them on further growth initiatives.”
Richard Sinclair, VP Sales AWAS stated, “We are very pleased to have been able to provide new aircraft to ANA in a compressed timeframe. Our team was able to work with them to understand their technical and timing requirements and are proud to have been selected to provide the solution that best meets their needs.”
ANA is the ninth largest airline in the world by revenues and the largest in Japan by passenger numbers. Founded in 1952, it flies today to 76 domestic and international cities in a fleet of 228 aircraft serving a network of 164 routes. ANA has 33,000 employees and operates about 1,000 flights a day. In 2010, it carried 43 million passengers and generated revenues of $16bn. ANA has been a core member of Star Alliance since 1999 and more than 20 million members belong to its Frequent Flyer Program (ANA Mileage Club).