Asiana celebrates 100th aircraft delivery with another A330

Asiana celebrates 100th aircraft delivery with another A330

Asiana Airlines of South Korea celebrated the 100th aircraft to join its fleet by taking delivery of an A330-300 at Airbus’ base in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the fifth A330 to be delivered to Asiana and the first to appear in the airline’s bold, new livery. A further A330 is scheduled to join the fleet in 2007.

Asiana first introduced the A330 into its fleet in December 2004, the A330 gradually replacing older generation aircraft on the regional network. Asiana’s A330s are configured in a two class arrangement of 30 business class / 260 economy class seats, and feature increased cabin comfort, cargo capacity and lower operating costs. The aircraft are powered by Pratt & Whitney PW 4000 engines. Asiana first introduced Airbus aircraft into its fleet with the delivery of the first A321 in March 1998, and currently operates five A320s and eleven A321s alongside the growing fleet of A330s on both domestic and regional services.

“It has been eight wonderful years since Airbus aircraft have been operating on Asiana’s routes. Since then, not only have we gained tremendous ground on short and mid range routes, but also on long-range routes as well. The delivery of the new livery A330 marks the celebration of the100th aircraft to join Asiana. None of these aspects could have been accomplished if it wasn’t for the close cooperation with Airbus. I am sure that our fruitful relationship and close cooperation will continue in the future,” said Mr Park Chan-bup, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Asiana Airlines.

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