Mandala Airlines Welcomes another Brand New Airbus A320 | INSIDER COMPANY
(Press Release) – Mandala Airlines, Indonesia’s low-cost carrier that’s committed
to offering customers great value fares and friendly service while maintaining the highest
standards of safety, security,and on time performance, welcomes a brand new Airbus A320
as the addition to their constantly increasing aircraft fleet. With the new Airbus A320,
Mandala now has seven aircraft to fulfill the growing needs of Indonesians to travel.
“Mandala Airlines will show consistent efforts to compete in this fast growing low cost carrier
market. We aim to play a significant role in the industry, and to do so we have to expand
our business faster as a response to the market. We are committed to connecting the lives
of millions by providing safe, on-time, and great travel experience,” said Paul Rombeek,
President Director of Mandala Airlines. “We are currently operating 38 daily flights and with
the addition of our seventh Airbus A320 aircraft, we are hoping to establish new routes in
the near future.”
According to the data from Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the number of airline passenger
in Indonesia shows a consistent growth from 62.3 million in 2011 to 70 million in 2012,
increasing 12.3%. As the number of people travelling with airlines keeps growing, the
market is also expected to show a steady growth in upcoming years, and Mandala Airlines is
prepared to meet such opportunities.
“Indonesia is a very potential market and Mandala Airlines will continue to expand and grow
rapidly to meet the needs of Indonesian travelers” said Brata Rafly, Commercial Director of
Mandala Airlines. “To mark and strengthen its presence in the industry, Mandala Airlines is
progressing towards a lifestyle brand embodying the young, exuberant, smart and fresh
spirit that is relevant with its customers. We see that it’s relevant to market’s demand and
landscape as air travel has become an inseparable part of modern lifestyle.”
Airbus A320 is one of the most efficient aircraft for Mandala Airlines in accordance to its
purposes in serving the needs of modern air travelers. The best-selling single-aisle product
line from Airbus continues to set industry standards for comfort and operating economy on
short to medium-haul routes. A typical Airbus A320 seats 150 passengers in a two-class
cabin – or up to 180 in a high-density layout for low-cost and charter flights.
The A320’s advanced technology includes the extensive use of weight-saving composites, an
optimized wing that is 20 per cent is more efficient than previous designs, a centralized vault
display for easier troubleshooting and lower maintenance costs, along with Airbus’ fly-by-
wire flight controls.
Advantages of the fly-by-wire controls – which were pioneered on the A320 – are many.
They provide total flight envelope and airframe structural protection for improved safety and
reduced pilot workload, along improved flight smoothness and stability, and fewer
mechanical parts.
Mandala Airlines has reestablished its operation for nearly one year. Aside from consistently
increasing its fleet capacity, Mandala Airlines’ milestones in less than one year period include
its recent expansion to connect Yogyakarta and Pekanbaru to a number of other cities in
Indonesia and Southeast Asia, established Airport Ticketing Office (ATO) and City Ticketing
Office (CTO) in several cities, and established local call center in March 2013.
