Airbus’ 2010 order book expanded with the seven A320s booked by Cebu Pacific in April, while the month’s 37 deliveries ranged from the smallest aircraft in its product line – the A318, to the largest – the A380.
Philippines-based Cebu Pacific’s firm order for the seven A320s increases this carrier's A320 Family order backlog to 22 aircraft, which are scheduled for delivery between the last quarter of 2010 and 2014. These additional aircraft will join Cebu Pacific’s existing fleet of 21 A320 Family jetliners operated on the low-cost carrier's extensive domestic and regional route network.
Airbus deliveries in April included a colourful handover of the initial A330-200 to Hawaiian Airlines for use on this Pacific-based U.S. carrier’s long-haul network. The A330-200 is leased from CIT Leasing, and marks the first step in Hawaiian Airlines’ plan to build up a fleet of 10 A330s – composed of both leased jetliners and aircraft ordered directly from Airbus – to replace its current widebody aircraft fleet and expand service into Asia and other markets.
Other Airbus widebody deliveries during the month included A330-300s for Aer Lingus, AERCAP (for Aeroflot), AWAS (for Singapore Airlines), Finnair, Lease Corporation International (for Singapore Airlines) and Swiss International Air Lines.
The worldwide fleet of A380s increased with the April handover of a third aircraft for Air France, bringing the total deliveries for this 21st century flagship jetliner to 27. Air France is the fourth carrier worldwide to operate the A380, joining Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Emirates.
Single-aisle Airbus deliveries during the month totalled 29 aircraft, including one A318 Elite for Comlux, which is a leader in VIP charter and aircraft management services. A319s were provided in April to AerVenture (for Adria Airways), Aigle Azur, Avianca, Germanwings, Silkair and an unnamed private customer.
Deliveries of A320s during the 30-day period were for AerDragon Aviation Partners (for Juneyao Airlines), AerVenture (for Air France, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines), Air Berlin, Alitalia, British Airways, China Eastern, China Southern, CIT Leasing (for Air Via and Jetstar Airways), easyJet, Lufthansa and Shenzhen Airlines.
Airbus also delivered A321s in April to AerVenture (for Vietnam Airlines), Air China, China Southern and Indian Airlines.
With the totals from April, Airbus deliveries since the start of 2010 reached 159 aircraft for its worldwide customer base
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