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Air France-KLM orders an
additional 10 A350 XWBs
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Toulouse, 11 December 2019 – The Air France–KLM Group has decided to place a firm order for 10 additional
widebody A350-900s, which will take its total order for the type to 38
aircraft.
By acquiring the industry’s most
efficient and technologically advanced widebody aircraft, the airline will
benefit from a significant reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions.
The A350s are intended to be operated by Air France.
“Rationalizing and modernizing the fleet
is central to our effort to regain our leading position in Europe”, said
Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM Group. “It will strengthen our
performance from both an economic and operational standpoint, and will help us
deliver on our ambitious sustainability agenda. Offering a 25% reduction
in fuel consumption compared to previous generation aircraft, the Airbus A350-900
is a jewel of European expertise and a passenger favorite. We are excited to
see it become a core asset of the Air France fleet.”
“Ben is leading an impressive transformation
at Air France-KLM and we feel honoured that our A350 aircraft have been selected
as part of this endeavor.” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive
Officer. “We sincerely thank Air France-KLM for the confidence placed in us.”
Air
France-KLM currently operates a fleet of 159 Airbus aircraft.
The
A350 XWB features the latest aerodynamic design, a carbon fibre fuselage and
wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines. Together, these features
translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency with a 25 per cent
reduction in fuel burn and emissions. The A350 XWB’s Airspace by Airbus cabin
is the quietest of any twin-aisle and offers passengers and crews the most
modern in-flight products for the most comfortable flying experience. By the
end of November, the A350 XWB Family had received 959 firm orders from 51 customers
worldwide, making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.
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