JetBlue Airbus Bestellungen

[Gerry]

Lt. Meldung von Yahoo wird JetBlue in Kürze 65 Airbusse der A 320 Familie fix bestellen und weitere 50 Optionen zeichnen.

 

[ Diese Nachricht wurde geändert von: Gerry am 2003-04-24 11:34 ]

[Nosig]

Wer jetzt noch kaufen kann und will, kriegt sicher Superpreise. Wieder A320er oder mal was anderes?

[Gerry]

Welche Maschinen war nicht konkret angegeben, ich vermute aber auch, daß es A 320 werden.

[vincent]

Hier die Mitteilung:

 

JetBlue Orders 65 More Airbus A320 Aircraft with Options for a Further 50; New Deal Will Increase Low-Fare Airline's Total Fleet To As Many As 202 A320s by 2012

 

NEW YORK, Apr 24, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:JBLU) announced today that it has placed an order with Airbus for the purchase of 65 new A320 aircraft, with options for a further 50 new aircraft.

 

The newly ordered aircraft will be delivered starting in 2004 and running through 2011. In addition to the 41 aircraft already in service, JetBlue already had 46 A320s on firm order. With today's order for up to 115 additional aircraft, JetBlue's fleet could grow to as many as 202 A320 jetliners by 2012.

 

Each aircraft will feature International Aero Engines' (IAE) V2500 engines. IAE is a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders comprise Pratt & Whitney (NYSE:UTX), Rolls-Royce (RR.L.), the Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines (DCX).

 

"In the post-September 11th environment and the market complexities that have resulted, it is more critical than ever for the hard-hit U.S. airline industry to rebound," said David Neeleman, CEO of JetBlue Airways. "The best way for JetBlue to take part in this process is through controlled growth with safe, economical and comfortable aircraft. We're confident these newly ordered aircraft will continue to please our Customers, Crewmembers and investors alike."

 

"With this order, JetBlue demonstrates that with the right people, the right product and the right cost structure, airlines can grow, even in this current, challenging, environment," said Noel Forgeard, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. "As JetBlue continues to conquer the odds, their repeated choice of Airbus aircraft proves that efficiency on all levels, including equipment and operations, is a must for an airline's continuing health."

 

Steve Heath, IAE's President & CEO, added: "Nearly four years ago, JetBlue and IAE started a business partnership that is based on mutual benefit and success. This order will further motivate our IAE team to continue delivering high quality products and services to the airline."

 

According to Airbus, each new order for Airbus aircraft means a boost to the U.S. economy, as Airbus spends some 40 percent of its procurement budget with hundreds of suppliers in more than 40 U.S. states. In 2002 alone, Airbus spent $5.5 billion in U.S. contracts - more than it spent in any other country. Using U.S. Department of Commerce figures, that dollar amount translates into Airbus support of 120,000 American jobs.