It plans to conduct transatlantic service from London by the spring of next year. By deploying the A380 to the United States, it will be the first new airline to take on the type outright in eight years. All in all, there has been a positive twist of fate for the aircraft in recent months.
Global Airlines founder and chief executive James Asquith shared the following about his company's plans:
“Acquiring our aircraft rather than leasing showcases our commitment to financial security and resilience from day one.. Acquiring our aircraft rather than leasing showcases our commitment to financial security and resilience from day one.”
Against the grain
While Global Airlines didn't share how much the plane was purchased for, it noted that the unit is from German aircraft finance business Doric Aviation. The next stage is to overhaul and refit the A380 to what the company calls its high specification. Overall, the firm is determined to provide passengers with “the best experience in the sky today.”
Sibylle Paehler, Managing Partner at Doric has since shared the following about the purchase:
"We are delighted to have worked with James and the team on the acquisition of their first Global Airlines aircraft. Contrary to popular belief, the A380 is widely recognised as the best way to fly, offering unparalleled comfort and features that lead to a unique travel experience. We are proud to have placed this beautiful modern aircraft with a new airline that will soon take to the skies. We are confident that Global Airlines will acquire more A380 aircraft in the near future."
It may be a brave move to entrust the A380 to kickstart operations in this era. After all, airlines have been phasing out the plane out in favor of more efficient and sustainable twinjet options. Even narrowbodies are increasing in popularity across the Atlantic Ocean, let alone quadjet widebodies.
Photo: Global Airlines
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