Air Transport Business Development, Inc. (ATBD) is pleased to
announce its role as advisor to Skybus Airlines, Columbus, Ohio in the
selection, negotiation and acquisition of its Airbus A319 fleet and
support contracts since December 2005.
Skybus has sixty-five firmly ordered Airbus A319s and a further
ten A319s via operating leases to support it's entry into revenue
operations in May 2007. ATBD advised Skybus on acquisition and support
contracts from Airbus, General Electric, CFM, Thales, Rockwell
Collins, Honeywell, Goodyear, Bucher and Recaro. Aircraft operating
lease contracts have included, ILFC, Skyservice and Virgin America.
Skybus is the next generation of low-fare carriers, based in
Columbus, Ohio, flying new, fuel efficient Airbus A319 jets. "ATBD's
extensive experience in aircraft and equipment evaluation and
selection was invaluable to Skybus," said Skybus President Ken Gile.
"ATBD is proud to have Skybus as a key ATBD customer," said ATBD
CEO Dave Hopkins. "We have advised Skybus from the earliest days of
their fleet acquisition decisions in 2005 through to the start of
revenue operations. Skybus ultra-low fares will bring air
transportation within reach of a new market of air travelers. We wish
them every success for the future."
About ATBD
ATBD comprises professionals from the airlines, aircraft and
engine manufacturers and lessors, with more than three hundred years
of combined experience. This experience is derived from designing,
evaluating, launching and operating most major types of jet aircraft
and engines. The company supports airlines, lessors and equipment
manufacturers requiring seasoned airline experience.
About Skybus
Skybus is the next generation of low-fare airlines. It will begin
service May 22 from its base in Columbus, Ohio, to the Los Angeles,
San Francisco Bay, Seattle/Vancouver, Kansas City, Boston, Ft.
Lauderdale, Richmond and Greensboro, NC markets. Skybus offers
"outrageously" low fares, with at least 10 seats at $10 on every
flight, every day.
For further information contact Dave Hopkins, CEO at (310)
990-2045 or dhopkins@airtransportbd.com.
For more details on Air Transport Business Development, visit
www.airtransportbd.com
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Air Transport Business Development, Inc.
171 Pier Avenue, #191
Santa Monica
California
90405
USA
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