It seems expansion is still a thing with Viva Aerobus of Mexico signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 90 A321neo aircraft.
The aircraft will be used to drive its international and domestic growth. The Memorandum of Understanding would bring the airline’s order book to 170 A320 Family aircraft if fully exercised.
Viva Aerobus has based its fleet renewal strategy on the A320 Family. In 2013, the airline placed an order for 52 A320 Family aircraft, the largest Airbus aircraft order placed by a single airline in Mexico at the time. In 2018, Viva Aerobus ordered 25 A321neo aircraft.
To date, Viva Aerobus operates 74 A320 Family aircraft, across the Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo.
In Quotes
Juan Carlos Zuazua, Chief Executive Officer of Viva Aerobus said
“These 90 A321neo 240-seater aircraft will allow us to grow and renew our fleet and remain the youngest in Latin America. The technology and operational efficiency of the A321neos will improve our operational reliability, on-time performance, and provide an unmatched passenger experience. Additionally, we expect to drive further cost-savings which will reflect in lower airfares and strengthen one of our most important advantages: having the lowest cost in the Americas. The fuel-efficiency and noise reduction that the A321neo provides will advance our sustainability efforts by delivering immediate, tangible carbon emission reductions, thus enhancing our position as the most efficient airline in the continent,”
Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International added
“The Mexican leisure market is in full recovery mode and Viva Aerobus is at the centre of the action! The unbeatable economics of the A321neo make it the perfect choice for the airline’s ultra-low cost model. We are pleased to have been a partner with the airline since 2013 and look forward to working together as it continues on its growth trajectory”
A big follow-on order
We’ve seen massive orders confirmed last month – and it seems the appetite for new people movers is still a thing, with Viva Aerobus selecting a 240-seater configuration.
This will allow them to move people at a low cost per seat, which is key for an Ultra-Low Cost Carrier such as this.
Again, this is subject to the Memorandum of Understanding being converted to an order. Considering the airline is an all-Airbus shop, it will be down to negotiation between the two parties, as well as finances when the signature is put on the dotted line.,
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