Airbus Foundation, Viva Aerobus and Volaris support COVID-19 relief efforts in Mexico

Airbus Foundation, Viva Aerobus and Volaris support COVID-19 relief efforts in Mexico

The Airbus Foundation, in collaboration with Aviation Sans Frontières and Mexican airlines Viva Aerobus and Volaris, have joined forces to transport and donate 336,000 surgical masks and 6,560 face shields to the Mexican Red Cross. The highly- demanded Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will help support Mexico’s ongoing fight against COVID-19 in Mexico. 

The Airbus Foundation, Viva Aerobus and Aviation Sans Frontières, will transport surgical masks to be donated to the Red Cross in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. Volaris, the Airbus Foundation and Aviation Sans Frontières will transport surgical masks and face shields to be donated to the Mexican Red Cross in Mexico City. Both airlines will leverage their latest A320neo deliveries originating from Airbus global headquarters in Toulouse. 

Volaris Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

Volaris the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2019.

The following financial information, unless otherwise indicated, is presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Second Quarter 2019 Highlights

Total operating revenues were Ps.8,329 million for the second quarter, an increase of 33.7% year over year.
Total ancillary revenues were Ps.2,909 million for the second quarter, an increase of 38.9% year over year. Total ancillary revenues per passenger for the second quarter reached Ps.514, an increase of 10.3% year over year. Total ancillary revenues represented 34.9% of the total operating revenues for the second quarter 2019, increasing 1.3 percentage points with respect to the same period of last year.
Total operating revenues per available seat mile (TRASM) were Ps.135.5 cents for the second quarter, an increase of 10.1% year over year.
Operating expenses per available seat mile (CASM) were Ps.124.9 cents for the second quarter, a decrease of 1.2% year over year; with an average economic fuel cost per gallon of Ps.48.9 for the second quarter, an increase of 8.0% year over year.
Operating expenses excluding fuel, per available seat mile (CASM ex-fuel) reached Ps.74.5 cents for the second quarter, a decrease of 4.6% year over year.
Operating income was Ps.659 million for the second quarter, an improvement compared with the operating loss of Ps.163 million for the same period of last year. Operating margin for the second quarter was 7.9%, an improvement in margin of 10.5 percentage points year over year.
Net income was Ps.119 million (Ps.0.12 per share / US$0.06 per ADS), with a net margin of 1.4% for the second quarter.
At the close of the second quarter, the Mexican peso appreciated 1.1% against the U.S. dollar with respect to the exchange rate at the close of the previous quarter (Ps.19.38 per US dollar). The Company booked a foreign exchange gain of Ps.3 million as a consequence of our U.S. dollar net monetary liability position, as result of the adoption of IFRS16.
Net cash flows provided by operating activities and investing activities were Ps.1,527 million and Ps.171 million, respectively. The cash flow used in financing activities was Ps.571 million, which included Ps.1,582 million of aircraft rental payments, and inflows of Ps.1,500 million, related to the issuance of asset backed trust notes (certificados bursátiles fiduciarios). The negative net foreign exchange difference was Ps.74 million, with net cash generation in the second quarter of Ps.1,053 million. As of June 30, 2019, cash and cash equivalents were Ps.8,124 million.

Volaris saw passenger numbers rise by more than 14% during December and 12% up over the whole of 2018

The ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, Volaris has released details of its December and 2018 full year preliminary traffic results today.

During December the airlines total capacity, as measured in Available Seat Miles (ASMs) increased by 6.4% and for the year it was up 11.4% on 2017 figures. Total demand, as measured in Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs), for December and full year 2018 increased 13.5% and 11.5% year over year, respectively. Volaris transported a total of 1.7 million passengers during the month of December, an increase of 14.7% year over year. Full year 2018, Volaris transported a total of 18.4 million passengers, an increase of 12.0% year over year. Network load factor for December and full year 2018 were 85.8% and 84.5%, respectively.

Mexico's Volaris issues latest results

The leading ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, Volaris has issued its latest figures for November 2018 and the year-to-date. 

During November 2018 Volaris increased total capacity, as measured in Available Seat Miles (ASMs), by 11.3% year over year. Total demand, as measured in Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs), in November 2018 increased 17.1% year over year, reaching 1.6 billion. Volaris transported a total of 1.6 million passengers during the month, an increase of 16.6% year over year. Network load factor for November was 88.3%, an increase of 4.4 percentage points year over year. During November 2018, Volaris started to operate 12 domestic routes, from its focus cities Mexico City, Bajio and Guadalajara. Additionally, Volaris started to operate three international routes, two from Bajio to Sacramento and San Jose, California and one from Guadalajara to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Volaris' President and Chief Executive Officer, Enrique Beltranena, commented: "Passenger demand continues to be solid for Volaris. We hit a record number of passengers transported during the month, positioning the airline as the domestic market leader during 2018". 

Volaris reports impressive growth for October 2018.

Volaris, the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America has reported impressive passenger growth figures for October 2018 of 21% this week.

The airline increased total capacity, as measured in Available Seat Miles (ASMs), by 19.1% year over year and total demand, as measured in Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs), in October 2018 increased 21.2% year over year, reaching 1.5 billion. 

In total Volaris transported a total of 1.6 million passengers during the month, that's a massive increase of 21.5% over the same period last year. Network load factor for October was 85.4%, an increase of 1.5 percentage points year over year. 

Volaris Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

Volaris one of the leading ultra-low-cost airlines serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, today announced its financial results for the third quarter 2018 this week.

Volaris sees a 17% growth in passenger numbers.

The leading ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, Central America and the US, Volaris has released its latest figures for the year and for the month of September, earlier this week.

Volaris' Chief Executive Officer, Enrique Beltranena, commented: "International load factors were high on the northbound but low on the southbound flights, responding to the seasonality of the VFR traffic. In addition, domestic traffic positively responded in volume despite relatively high ASM growth. This capacity growth reflects the arrival of the Airbus neos. As a general outlook, unit revenues continue the recuperation trend observed in previous months."

According to the latest figures, Volaris increased total capacity, as measured in Available Seat Miles (ASMs), by 17.0% year over year during September. Total demand, as measured in Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs), in September 2018 increased 15.3% year over year, reaching 1.4 billion. Volaris transported a total of 1.4 million passengers during the month, an increase of 17.0% year over year. Network load factor for September was 81.3%, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points year over year. During September 2018, Volaris launched one domestic route Guadalajara, Jalisco to Tapachula, Chiapas.

Volaris passenger numbers up for August

The ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, Central America and the US, Volaris has reported its latest figures both for the Month of August and the year to date. 

Volaris transported a total of 1.5 million passengers during August, which is a 10.2% more than it did in the same month last year. The carrier achieved an 80.3% load factor over the month, down by around 5.1% on last years number.  However,  Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs), in August 2018 increased 7.8% year over year. 

1.7 million people took a Volaris flight in July

The ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, Volaris has issued its report into its July 2018 and year-to-date preliminary traffic results this week.

The airline demonstrated its expansion programme during July, announcing 11 domestic routes from Tijuana, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Bajio. Additionally, Volaris announced three international routes, two from Bajio to Sacramento and San Jose, California and one from Guadalajara to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Volaris release its second quarter figures

Volaris, the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, today announced its financial results for the second quarter 2018.

Volaris June numbers out

Volaris the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, reports June 2018 and year-to-date preliminary traffic results.

Volaris sees passenger growth of 10% in May

Volaris the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, reports May 2018 and year-to-date preliminary traffic results.

During May 2018 Volaris increased total capacity, as measured in Available Seat Miles (ASMs), by 7.2% year over year. Total demand, as measured in Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs), in May 2018 increased 9.7% year over year, reaching 1.4 billion. Volaris transported a total of 1.5 million passengers during the month, an increase of 10.5% year over year. Year-to-date, Volaris has transported over 7.2 million passengers, an increase of 8.1% year over year. Network load factor for May was 85.8%, an increase of 2.0 percentage points year over year.

Volaris Reports April 2018 Traffic Results; Passenger Growth of 7%, Load Factor of 85%

Volaris the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, reports April 2018 and year-to-date preliminary traffic results.

During April 2018 Volaris increased total capacity, as measured in Available Seat Miles (ASMs), by 5.6% year over year. Total demand, as measured in Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs), in April 2018 increased 5.9% year over year, reaching 1.4 billion. Volaris transported a total of 1.5 million passengers during the month, an increase of 7.2% year over year. Year-to-date, Volaris has transported over 5.7 million passengers, an increase of 7.4% year over year. Network load factor for April was 84.5%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points year over year.

During April 2018, Volaris started service between: San Jose, Costa Rica - San Salvador, El Salvador - New York City, New York.

Indigo Partners Order 430 Airbus A320neo's

Airbus and Indigo Partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of 430 additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft. 

The aircraft will be allocated throughout the four Indigo airlines, the ultra-low-cost airlines Frontier Airlines, JetSMART, Volaris and Wizz Air.

This mega order of 430 aircraft comprised of 273 A320neos and 157 A321neos and is worth at least $49.5 billion at the list prices. The deal was announced at the Dubai Airshow by Bill Franke, Managing Partner of Indigo Partners, and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft. 

If you add these aircraft to the existing Airbus A320 Family orders make Indigo Partners one of the largest customers by order number in the world for the Airbus single-aisle aircraft family. Airlines in the Indigo Partners family previously have placed orders for 427 A320 Family aircraft.

“This significant commitment for 430 additional aircraft underscores our optimistic view of the growth potential of our family of low-cost airlines, as well as our confidence in the A320neo Family as a platform for that growth,” said Bill Franke.  “Our airlines know that a great aircraft coupled with a great business plan will create value for our customers. We look forward to bringing comfort and low fares to more passengers around the world as Wizz Air, Volaris, JetSMART and Frontier continue to expand.”