European Customers

First Choice Airways

Immeuble Airport 3, rue Dieudonné Costes BP 80075 31703 Blagnac Cedex France

First Choice Airways (FCA) is a UK based charter airline serving more than 60 destinations worldwide from fourteen UK and Irish airports. Owned by European Tour operator TUI Travel plc, the airline has its main bases in Manchester Airport, London Gatwick Airport, but Manchester Airport is its main hub. FCA is headquartered in Crawley, England.

First Choice Airways operates a fleet of twenty three aircraft comprising of Airbus A320s, A321s, Boeing 757s and 767s. In 2007 FCA merged with Thomsonfly, who operate from Luton Airport (London) and Cardiff. The airline also placed an order for twelve Boeing B787-800s in 2007. Six of their aircraft fly long haul, in a two class layout. All seats feature seatback entertainment and mood lighting in Star Class Premier.

APG has a Technical and Portfolio Management Agreement with the Lessor of one A320-200 on lease to First Choice.