Air Arabia enjoys Airbus reliability

Sharjah-based low cost carrier Air Arabia has posted a 99.8% operational reliability for 2008 and been recognised by Airbus for achieving the highest aircraft utilisation, the airline said.

The airline said that this is the fourth year that the carrier has maintained its pole position for A320 utilisation.

“Operational excellence and service reliability are integral to our success. We are honoured that these attributes have been recognised by a prestigious aircraft manufacturer such as Airbus,” said Adel Ali, group chief executive officer, Air Arabia. “Being a leading low cost carrier means that we continuously strive to optimise our resources and infrastructure to best serve our passengers. Our employees are the driving force behind our seamless service, and we wish to thank them for their contribution. As we undertake a more ambitious growth path in a challenging business environment, we continue to focus on maximising our efficiency levels.”

Air Arabia operates a fleet of 16 Airbus A320s