PARIS, June 20,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Controladora Vuela Compañía de
Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR)
("Volaris" or "the Company"), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC)
serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America, has disclosed 25 A321neo from a
purchase agreement signed in October
2022. These aircraft bring Volaris total backlog to 143
A320neo Family aircraft, which will support the airline's
continuous fleet renewal and expansion, powered by Pratt &
Whitney engines.
"These A321neos will support our long-term business viability
and sustainability strategy, while moving us closer to operating an
all-NEO fleet by 2028. Our 143 aircraft backlog demonstrates
Volaris financial strength and will guarantee our growth in the
Mexican market as well as in routes to the United States and Central America," said Enrique Beltranena, Volaris President and Chief
Executive Officer, during the 2023 Air Show in Paris.
"The A321neo's superior performance and efficiency will continue
to drive Volaris' network growth. As the fleet grows the airline
will be well positioned to meet future demand, especially in the
Mexican leisure market. We look forward to working closely with
Volaris as it continues to spread its wings," said Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and
Head of Airbus International.
Volaris became an Airbus customer in 2006, and since then it has
ordered 206 A320 Family aircraft, including more than 170 A320neo
Family aircraft. The airline is the largest A320neo Family carrier
in Latin America with 123
aircraft, of which 50 are A320neo and 17 A321neo.
About Volaris:
Controladora Vuela Compañía de
Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Volaris" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLRS
and BMV: VOLAR) is an ultra-low-cost carrier, with point-to-point
operations, serving Mexico,
the United States, Central, and
South America. Volaris offers low
base fares to build its market, providing quality service and
extensive customer choice. Since the beginning of operations in
March 2006, Volaris has increased its
routes from 5 to more than 242 and its fleet from 4 to 123
aircraft. Volaris offers more than 500 daily flight segments on
routes that connect 43 cities in Mexico and 28 cities in the United States, Central, and South America, with one of the youngest fleets
in Mexico. Volaris targets
passengers who are visiting friends and relatives, cost-conscious
business and leisure travelers in Mexico, the United
States, and Central and South
America. Volaris has received the ESR Award for Social
Corporate Responsibility for thirteen consecutive years. For more
information, please visit ir.volaris.com.
Media contact: Berenice Luna |
bcontreras@gcya.net
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