Maldivian
Airlines, the national carrier of the Maldives has become a new operator of
Airbus single aisle aircraft, following the first commercial flight of an A320
on the inaugural flight from Male to Chennai.
Maldivian Airlines, the national carrier of the
Maldives has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft, following
the first commercial flight of an A320 on the inaugural flight from Male to
Chennai. The aircraft, operated under a leasing agreement, is the first A320
Maldivian will fly to destinations in the Indian sub-continent.
The
aircraft, which is powered by CFM56 engines, was previously handed over at
Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Maldives, in October 2012. Its interior
has been specifically modified to accommodate a three-class configuration: 14
business, 18 premium and 120 economy seats.
“This
entry into service of our first A320 is a great day for Maldivian and our
passengers. This signifies the increasing expansion of Maldivian in the region,”
commented Abdul Haris, Managing Director of Maldivian. “We will start our A320
operations with direct flights to Mumbai, Chennai and Dhaka, much-anticipated
routes for our customers.”
“We
are delighted to welcome Maldivian as the latest operator of our best selling
A320 Family,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “Its
best-in-class fuel consumption and impeccable eco-efficient credentials make it
the ideal match for the Maldives, an island nation which sets high standards
for environmental responsibility.”
The
A320 Family is recognized as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family. The
aircraft feature the latest technology available today, the widest and most
comfortable cabin, and the highest degree of operational commonality. With
99.8% reliability and extended servicing intervals, the A320 Family has the
lowest operating costs of any single-aisle aircraft today. More than 5,300 A320
Family aircraft are in airline operation around the world today with over 370
customers and operators. Uniquely, the A320 Family offers a containerized cargo
system, which is compatible with the world-wide standard wide-body system.
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