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Volaris becomes first non U.S. based airline to take delivery from Airbus’ U.S. Manufacturing Facility
Volaris has taken delivery of an A320neo from Airbus’ U.S.-based production facility in Mobile, Alabama. The airline is the first non U.S.-based airline to take delivery of an aircraft produced at the site.
With this aircraft, Volaris — Latin America’s largest A320neo Family operator — will expand its route offering, driving Volaris’ long-term growth.
Volaris has only operated Airbus aircraft since it started operating in 2006. In 2017, the airline placed the largest firm order in Mexican history for 80 A320neo family aircraft. Today, Volaris has ordered more than 200 A320 Family aircraft.
Volaris reports demand increased by 21.2% with a 83% load factor in February
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (Volaris) reported its February 2023 preliminary traffic results.
In February 2023, Volaris’ capacity (measured in ASMs) increased by 20.4% year-over-year, while demand (measured in RPMs) increased by 21.2%; the result was a load factor increase of 0.5 pp YoY to 83.2%. Volaris transported 2.5 million passengers during the month, a 17.3% increase compared to February 2022. Demand in the domestic Mexican and international markets increased by 13.7% and 42.4%, respectively.
Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ President and CEO said: “In line with what was stated in our last earnings call in February 22, we are seeing healthy traffic growth and solid booking curves for the upcoming spring season. In February, consumer demand remained robust across all of our markets, with particular strength observed in international regions. Jet fuel prices were slightly more favorable than the prior guidance provided to the market.”
| Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 | Variance | YTD Feb 2023 | YTD Feb 2022 | Variance | |
| RPMs (million, scheduled & charter) | ||||||
| Domestic | 1,697 | 1,493 | 13.7 % | 3,630 | 3,132 | 15.9 % |
| International | 751 | 528 | 42.4 % | 1,660 | 1,197 | 38.7 % |
| Total | 2,449 | 2,021 | 21.2 % | 5,290 | 4,329 | 22.2 % |
| ASMs (million, scheduled & charter) | ||||||
| Domestic | 2,035 | 1,736 | 17.2 % | 4,306 | 3,727 | 15.5 % |
| International | 908 | 708 | 28.2 % | 1,932 | 1,559 | 24.0 % |
| Total | 2,943 | 2,445 | 20.4 % | 6,239 | 5,286 | 18.0 % |
| Load Factor (%, scheduled, RPMs/ASMs) | ||||||
| Domestic | 83.4 % | 86.0 % | (2.6) pp | 84.3 % | 84.0 % | 0.3 pp |
| International | 82.7 % | 74.5 % | 8.2 pp | 85.9 % | 76.8 % | 9.1 pp |
| Total | 83.2 % | 82.7 % | 0.5 pp | 84.8 % | 81.9 % | 2.9 pp |
| Passengers (thousand, scheduled & charter) | ||||||
| Domestic | 1,984 | 1,757 | 12.9 % | 4,208 | 3,625 | 16.1 % |
| International | 519 | 376 | 38.0 % | 1,158 | 857 | 35.1 % |
| Total | 2,502 | 2,133 | 17.3 % | 5,364 | 4,482 | 19.7 % |
Top Copyright Photo: Volaris Airbus A320-271N WL N532VL (msn 7904) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960185.
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