Jetstar Japan takes delivery of its first A320
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Jetstar Japan, which is one of Japan’s newest low-cost carriers, took delivery of its first single-aisle A320 jetliner on 24 April 2012. © Airbus S.A.S 2012 Photo by P. Masclet
The Japanese carrier will start commercial services in July operating from Narita to Kansai, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Okinawa with an initial fleet of three aircraft. This fleet will grow to 24 aircraft within three years.
Above: The first A320 for Jetstar Japan, which was received by the low-cost carrier in Toulouse, France, will begin commercial services during July 2012. © Airbus S.A.S 2012 Photo by P. Masclet
Jetstar Japan’s A320s are configured in a high comfort all economy layout with 180 seats. Each aircraft is powered by IAE V2500 engines.
© Airbus S.A.S 2012 Photo by P. Masclet
Jetstar Japan President Miyuki Suzuki said: “We are extremely happy to take delivery of our brand new Airbus A320. With its wider seats and more spacious cabin than the competition, we are positioned to provide better value that our customers will appreciate as well as fast turnarounds, which is key to our business model. We aim to become the number one LCC in the Japanese market, and the A320 will help us achieve our goals.”
Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers John Leahy, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jetstar Japan as our newest Airbus operator. The A320 has the widest most comfortable cabin and the best performance of any single-aisle aircraft. Passengers love it and operators love it too,” said Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers John Leahy. The A320 is already the aircraft of choice in Asia with some 80% market share in the LCC market.”
