What is Aer Lingus strategy?
Its primary mission is to become the leading value carrier operating across the North Atlantic enabled by a profitable and sustainable short-haul network and supported by a customer-focused brand and a digitally-enabled value proposition.
Has Aer Lingus gone into liquidation?
Aer Lingus Regional abruptly ceased operations yesterday morning after Stobart Air, a franchise operator, announced that it was going into liquidation. This left the travel plans of thousands in chaos, and led to criticism of the government’s recovery road map for the aviation industry.
How big is Aer Lingus fleet?
51
Aer Lingus
IATA ICAO Callsign EI EIN SHAMROCK | |
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Fleet size | 51 |
Destinations | 93 |
Parent company | International Airlines Group |
Headquarters | Dublin Airport, Ireland |
What planes do Aer Lingus fly?
Our Aircraft
- Airbus A330-300. The largest aircraft in the Aer Lingus fleet.
- Airbus A330-200. The longest range capability in the Aer Lingus fleet.
- Airbus A321neo LR. The newest member of our fleet.
- Airbus A321. The largest member of our short haul fleet.
- Airbus A320. The most common aircraft in our fleet.
- ATR. Read more.
Who set up Aer Lingus?
Seán Ó hUadhaigh
April 15th, 1936 marked the foundation of Aer Lingus, under the chairmanship of Seán Ó hUadhaigh. Just over a month later, on May 22nd, it became registered as a limited company, known in Ireland as a Teoranta. The airline began operating five days later, using a de Havilland DH.
Has Stobart Air collapsed?
STOBART AIR has announced its collapse just weeks after revealing plans to launch new routes between Britain and Ireland. The Irish air operator which runs Aer Lingus’ regional services said on Friday, June 11 it was terminating its franchise agreement with the airline and was in the process of appointing a liquidator.
How many Aer Lingus planes are there?
This year saw Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus celebrate 85 years since commencing services in May 1936. The airline is known for its distinctive green shamrock logo, which can presently be found on a total of 56 aircraft. But which exact models comprise Aer Lingus’s fleet?
What are Aer Lingus’short-haul aircraft?
Many European carriers’ short-haul fleets consist entirely of either Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 family aircraft. This uniformity offers airlines greater operational efficiency and flexibility when it comes to aspects like aircraft swaps. In the case of Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier favors the A320 family.
What are Aer Lingus’aircraft models?
These planes account for 75% of Aer Lingus’s current fleet, and the standard A320-200 is by far the most numerous model. There are 31 examples of this twinjet from the Airbus A320ceo (‘Current Engine Option) range in the Irish flag carrier’s fleet, with an average age of 15 years old. It also operates three aging A321-200s, whose average age is 22.
What happened to Aer Lingus’ Airbus A350 order?
Until recently, the Irish flag carrier also had five Airbus A350-900s on order. These would have helped modernize its small but effective widebody fleet. However, as reported by Simple Flying earlier this week, Aer Lingus is no longer set to receive these planes.