CORSAIRFLY TO BUY TWO NEW A330-300’S

Corsairfly has announced the purchase of two AIRBUS A330-300’s as part of its TAKEOFF 2012 project and its fleet renewal plan.
The TUI Group and Corsairfly’s acquisition of two new Airbus is concrete proof of their ambition to operate a thoroughly modern, efficient fleet.

The two A330-300 twin-aisle will benefit from a 235-ton increase in maximum takeoff weight to offer extended performances. The aircraft will be configured in two classes for a total of 362 seats.

This new order brings the company’s number of Airbus to a total of 4, including two A330-200’s and two A330-300’s.
With an autonomy of 10,500 km with full passenger load, the two A330-300’s will essentially operate on the airline’s transatlantic destinations in North America and the Caribbean

Corsair’s Chief Executive and Managing Director Pascal de Izaguirre states, “Our fleet renewal is a crucial growth lever and a a major turning point in our Takeoff 2012 project. Buying two new Airbus is also a strong and conclusive sign of our commitment to our customers. I am pleased to include two latest-generation aircraft in our fleet that meet both our own standards and the market’s by combining efficiency and performance”.

Chief Operating Officer for Airbus Customers, John Leahy, states, “The A330-300 is not only the most economical aircraft in its category in terms of in-service fuel consumption but it is also the plane that will best serve Corsairfly in terms of autonomy and capacity. The TUI Group’s decision to buy one of the market’s most recent midsize long-haul aircraft is further proof that the A330 is the perfect answer to market needs”.

France’s second leading scheduled airline specializing in international destinations, Corsairfly TUI’s, subsidiary, runs a fleet of 6 Boeing 747-400 and 2 Airbus A330-200. 
Corsairfly operates scheduled flights to the French West Indies, Reunion, Mauritius, Mayotte, Madagascar, Dominican Republic, Canada, Senegal and Florida – Miami

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