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US AIRWAYS SHUTTLE OPERATES QUIETER, EFFICIENT ALL-AIRBUS FLEET WITH THE RETIREMENT OF LAST 727 AIRCRAFT AT LAGUARDIA
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 20, 2000 -- The last of the US Airways Shuttle’s Boeing 727s are being retired from service today, completing plans for US Airways to operate a quieter, roomier Airbus A320 aircraft on Shuttle routes between New York, Boston and Washington.
The 727, a mainstay of the US Airways Shuttle fleet, has flown approximately 200,000 Shuttle flights under the US Airways Shuttle name since 1992, and tens of thousands of hours more under previous Shuttle operators.
"This marks both the end and the beginning of an era for travelers and communities in the important Northeast business corridor," said US Airways President and Chief Executive Officer Rakesh Gangwal. "The flagship 727s have served our Shuttle customers well for years. Our new Airbus aircraft will carry on that tradition into the new century."
The Airbus fleet offers passengers highly efficient use of their travel time, with laptop power ports at every seat and telephones in every row. The amenities allow travelers to exchange electronic mail messages, fax documents or simply use the Internet during flight.
The first of eight state-of-the art A320s entered the US Airways Shuttle fleet in October 1999, offering customers a wider cabin and greater legroom in a highly advanced, fuel efficient and significantly quieter aircraft. The Airbus fleet also sets new standards in reducing noise and pollution.
For example, the A320 affects 10 times less area around Washington Reagan National Airport and 17 times less area around LaGuardia Airport at a 75-decibel noise footprint than the 727s they replace. The A320s also burn about 40 percent less fuel than the 727s on an average Shuttle journey, a savings of about 1 million gallons of fuel per year per aircraft.
US Airways Shuttle customers enjoy quick check-in and assigned seats at dedicated gates and are served light snacks on all weekday flights. "Fox News Now" offers current broadcast news updates each business day, and late afternoon and evening passengers receive a complimentary copy of The Latest News each business day.
The A320 operates on the traditional Shuttle routes from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Boston’s Logan International and Ronald Reagan Washington National airports. US Airways Shuttle flights depart hourly from all three airports.
Five Airbus A319s will be added on the Boston-Reagan National Shuttle route replacing the Boeing 737-300s now operating in this market. The first of these Shuttle A319s entered service on Sept. 25, 2000.
The two 727s being retired were placed into service in the 1970s. Aircraft tail number N919TS, was the 843rd 727 built, and entered service in November 1970 for Eastern Airlines. Tail number N924TS was the 1,104th 727 built, and entered service in January 1975 for Braniff Airlines. The 727 was the first jet airplane considered quiet enough to use at LaGuardia Airport.
Reporters needing additional information should contact US Airways Corporate Communications at (703) 872-5100.
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 20, 2000 -- The last of the US Airways Shuttle’s Boeing 727s are being retired from service today, completing plans for US Airways to operate a quieter, roomier Airbus A320 aircraft on Shuttle routes between New York, Boston and Washington.
The 727, a mainstay of the US Airways Shuttle fleet, has flown approximately 200,000 Shuttle flights under the US Airways Shuttle name since 1992, and tens of thousands of hours more under previous Shuttle operators.
"This marks both the end and the beginning of an era for travelers and communities in the important Northeast business corridor," said US Airways President and Chief Executive Officer Rakesh Gangwal. "The flagship 727s have served our Shuttle customers well for years. Our new Airbus aircraft will carry on that tradition into the new century."
The Airbus fleet offers passengers highly efficient use of their travel time, with laptop power ports at every seat and telephones in every row. The amenities allow travelers to exchange electronic mail messages, fax documents or simply use the Internet during flight.
The first of eight state-of-the art A320s entered the US Airways Shuttle fleet in October 1999, offering customers a wider cabin and greater legroom in a highly advanced, fuel efficient and significantly quieter aircraft. The Airbus fleet also sets new standards in reducing noise and pollution.
For example, the A320 affects 10 times less area around Washington Reagan National Airport and 17 times less area around LaGuardia Airport at a 75-decibel noise footprint than the 727s they replace. The A320s also burn about 40 percent less fuel than the 727s on an average Shuttle journey, a savings of about 1 million gallons of fuel per year per aircraft.
US Airways Shuttle customers enjoy quick check-in and assigned seats at dedicated gates and are served light snacks on all weekday flights. "Fox News Now" offers current broadcast news updates each business day, and late afternoon and evening passengers receive a complimentary copy of The Latest News each business day.
The A320 operates on the traditional Shuttle routes from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Boston’s Logan International and Ronald Reagan Washington National airports. US Airways Shuttle flights depart hourly from all three airports.
Five Airbus A319s will be added on the Boston-Reagan National Shuttle route replacing the Boeing 737-300s now operating in this market. The first of these Shuttle A319s entered service on Sept. 25, 2000.
The two 727s being retired were placed into service in the 1970s. Aircraft tail number N919TS, was the 843rd 727 built, and entered service in November 1970 for Eastern Airlines. Tail number N924TS was the 1,104th 727 built, and entered service in January 1975 for Braniff Airlines. The 727 was the first jet airplane considered quiet enough to use at LaGuardia Airport.
Reporters needing additional information should contact US Airways Corporate Communications at (703) 872-5100.
