- One-of-a-Kind, Co-Branded Aircraft Will Take Partnership to New Heights -
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary
of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and the NFL's Baltimore Ravens today
unveiled a custom-painted, purple and black Boeing 717 dubbed, Ravens 1.
"Our partnership with the Ravens is now literally flying high and we are so
excited about adding this great looking aircraft to our fleet," said Kirk
Thornburg, AirTran Airways' vice president of maintenance and engineering. "We
are happy to demonstrate our commitment to this great franchise and thriving
city with this beautifully painted aircraft."
Millions of people will see the plane as it serves cities on AirTran Airways'
route network of more than 60 destinations.
"The Baltimore Ravens are excited about the arrival of Ravens 1," said Kevin
Rochlitz, vice president of national sales for the Baltimore Ravens. "We look
forward to seeing the Ravens and AirTran Airways brands flying together
throughout AirTran's network, emphasizing their commitment to the Baltimore
Ravens and the community."
To celebrate the unique livery, AirTran Airways and the Ravens challenged
staffers from Franklin Square Hospital, which is supported by Ravens tight end
Todd Heap, to pull the aircraft for charity. The airline rewarded their
successful attempt with a $10,000 donation to the hospital.
Ravens 1 marks the second team-themed aircraft in the AirTran Airways fleet.
Two weeks ago, the airline unveiled Falcons 1 and will introduce Colts 1 in
the coming weeks.
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a
Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the
Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. AirTran is the only
major airline with Wi-Fi on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on
North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Its low-cost, high-quality product
also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite
Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.
Media Contacts: AirTran Airways
Christopher White
Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
678.254.7442
SOURCE AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways: Christopher White or Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas,
+1-678-254-7442
