Viva Aerobus Expands Fleet with Memorandum of Understanding for 90 Airbus A321neo Aircraft

Viva Aerobus Expands Fleet with Memorandum of Understanding for 90 Airbus A321neo Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Viva Aerobus, the Mexican ultra-low-cost airline, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of 90 Airbus A321neo aircraft. This strategic move is aimed at driving the airline’s growth both in the international and domestic markets. The addition of these aircraft would bring Viva Aerobus’ total order book to 170 A320 Family aircraft. The A321neo, being the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo Family, offers exceptional range, performance, and fuel efficiency. It incorporates new generation engines and Sharklets, resulting in a 50 percent reduction in noise and over 20 percent fuel savings compared to previous single-aisle generation aircraft. Furthermore, the A321neo provides enhanced passenger comfort with its spacious cabin and ample overhead storage. Viva Aerobus has been focusing on fleet renewal with the A320 Family, having placed an order for 52 aircraft in 2013 and 25 A321neo aircraft in 2018. With a current fleet of 74 A320 Family aircraft, this new commitment strengthens the airline’s partnership with Airbus. Latin America and the Caribbean have been significant markets for Airbus, with over 1,150 aircraft sold in the region. Airbus holds a dominant market share of nearly 60% of in-service passenger aircraft, with over 750 aircraft currently operating and another 500 on order backlog.

(PRESS RELEASE) TOULOUSE, 6-Jul-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Viva Aerobus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 90 A321neo aircraft to drive its international and domestic growth. This MoU would bring the airline’s order book to 170 A320 Family aircraft.

“These 90 A321neo 240-seater aircraft will allow us to grow and renew our fleet and remain the youngest in Latin America. The technology and operational efficiency of the A321neos will improve our operational reliability, on-time performance, and provide an unmatched passenger experience. Additionally, we expect to drive further cost-savings which will reflect in lower airfares and strengthen one of our most important advantages: having the lowest cost in the Americas. The fuel-efficiency and noise reduction that the A321neo provides will advance our sustainability efforts by delivering immediate, tangible carbon emission reductions, thus enhancing our position as the most efficient airline in the continent,” said Juan Carlos Zuazua, Chief Executive Officer of Viva Aerobus.

“The Mexican leisure market is in full recovery mode and Viva Aerobus is at the centre of the action! The unbeatable economics of the A321neo make it the perfect choice for the airline’s ultra-low cost model. We are pleased to have been a partner with the airline since 2013 and look forward to working together as it continues on its growth trajectory”, said Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International.

The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo Family, offering unparalleled range and performance. By incorporating new generation engines and Sharklets, the A321neo brings a 50 percent noise reduction and more than 20 percent fuel savings compared to previous single-aisle generation aircraft, while maximizing passenger comfort with the widest single-aisle cabin and large overhead stowage space.

Viva Aerobus has based its fleet renewal strategy on the A320 Family. In 2013, the airline placed an order for 52 A320 Family aircraft, the largest Airbus aircraft order placed by a single airline in Mexico at the time. In 2018, Viva Aerobus ordered 25 A321neo aircraft. To date, Viva Aerobus operates 74 A320 Family aircraft.

Airbus has sold over 1,150 aircraft in Latin America and the Caribbean. More than 750 are in operation throughout the region, with another 500 in the order backlog, representing a market share of nearly 60% of in-service passenger aircraft. Since 1994, Airbus has secured 75% of net orders in the region.

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SOURCE: Airbus