Haiti-Based Sunrise Airways Charts Course for Accelerated Growth with New Airbus A320
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – January 23, 2017 – Sunrise Airways has positioned itself for aggressive expansion in 2017, initiating service aboard a new 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. Sourced through a wet-lease agreement with Dominican Wings, a subsidiary of Lithuanian wet-lease specialist Avion Express, the Airbus A320 is currently operating along Sunrise Airways routes connecting Cuba with Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
“This upgrade to jet service represents a momentous step forward for our company and our valued customers,” said Philippe Bayard, President of Sunrise Airways. “The added capacity and comfort of the A320 elevates our intra-Caribbean service to Cuba to a level unmatched in the marketplace. At the same time, we’re now firmly positioned for robust expansion throughout the Caribbean, as well as our first-ever routes to North America. For Sunrise and our passengers, this is a game-changer.”
The move to the Airbus A320 marks the first time in Sunrise Airways’ history that it has offered jet service. Previously, the carrier operated an all-turboprop fleet consisting of ATR 42-320 and Jetstream 32 EP aircraft.
“Continued investment in the very best aircraft, technology, training, and personnel is a hallmark of our strategic development plan,” noted Bayard. “Our commitment to providing our customers with the very best service in the skies is absolute.”
For reservations and more information, visit www.SunriseAirways.net, or call Tel: +(509) 2811 2222 / 1100 in Haiti, Tel: +(1) 305 433 2707 in the U.S, +(1) 849 916 6666 in the Dominican Republic and +(53) 2269 8791 in Cuba.
About Sunrise Airways
The first and only Haitian-owned airline to be awarded a Part 129 Operating Permit, Sunrise Airways (IATA: S6, ICAO: KSZ) is rising to meet the progressively expanding demand for safe, reliable, and affordable air travel throughout the Western Caribbean, operating daily scheduled passenger service connecting key gateways across the region with the world. From its hub in Port-au-Prince, the Haitian-owned carrier currently serves Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ and JBQ); Camaguey (CMW) and Santiago de Cuba (SCU) in Cuba; and Cap Haitien (CAP). New flights to/from Havana, Cuba; Kingston, Jamaica; Santiago, Dominican Republic; Providenciales, Turks & Caicos (PLS); and Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS) are planned for 2017, pending government approval. In line with the expansion of its route network, Sunrise Airways has initiated service aboard a new 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. Headquartered in Port-au-Prince, Sunrise Airways is privately owned by noted Haitian businessman and philanthropist, Philippe Bayard.
