{"id":7037,"date":"2019-12-14T21:48:22","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T03:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=7037"},"modified":"2019-12-14T21:48:22","modified_gmt":"2019-12-15T03:48:22","slug":"air-france-klm-orders-additional-10-airbus-a350-xwbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=7037","title":{"rendered":"Air France-KLM Orders Additional 10 Airbus A350 XWB’s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Air France-KLM Group has decided to place a firm order for 10 additional widebody A350-900’s, which will take its total order for the type to 38 aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By acquiring the industry\u2019s most efficient and technologically advanced widebody aircraft, the airline will benefit from a significant reduction in fuel burn and CO2<\/sub> emissions. The A350 XWBs are intended to be operated by Air France. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRationalising and modernising the fleet is central to our effort to regain our leading position in Europe,\u201d said Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM Group. \u201cIt 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBen is leading an impressive transformation at Air France-KLM and we feel honoured that our A350 XWB aircraft have been selected as part of this endeavor,\u201d said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. \u201cWe sincerely thank Air France-KLM for the confidence placed in us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air France-KLM currently operates a fleet of 159 Airbus aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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% reduction in fuel burn and emissions. The A350 XWB\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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