Japan’s Skymark Airlines Confirms A380 Order

Japan’s Skymark Airlines has signed a contract with Airbus for four A380s, firming up a Memorandum of Understanding signed in November 2010.

Skymark Airlines President, Shinichi Nishikubo said, “We believe that the A380, the world’s most cost-efficient, modern and environmentally friendly aircraft with cutting-edge technologies, will provide us with a strong competitive advantage and safe operation. We will become the very first Japanese airline to offer our passengers a unique and new experience of flying – more space, more comfort and a quieter cabin. With the four-engined A380, we are free from ETOPS constraints and can provide flexible operations.”

Over ten million passengers have already enjoyed the unique experience of flying on board the all-new A380. The in-service fleet has accumulated by now almost 250,000 revenue flight hours in nearly 28,000 commercial flights. 20 major airports are currently served by the flagship of the 21st century.

Skymark Airlines, established in 1996 and headquartered at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) in Japan, operates scheduled passenger services on Japan's domestic routes and international charter flights to Seoul and Guam. It is the third largest airline in Japan.

Today, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air France operate the aircraft on daily services to Narita Airport. Starting from 27 March 2011, Singapore Airlines will extend its A380 operation from Narita to Los Angeles, while Korean Air’s first A380 service to Narita is scheduled on 1 June 2011 this year.

Total firm orders for the A380 now stand at 244 from 19 customers worldwide and 43 aircraft have been delivered to five customers.

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