Korean Air places its first A350 order after g a firm order with Airbus for 33 aircraft. The order covers 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s.
Offering the longest range of any aircraft, the A350 will be capable of operating any of the airline's current intercontinental routes with a 25% reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions compared to previous generation aircraft. The A350's additional range will also allow the airline to evaluate new long-haul destinations.
“The A350’s exceptional range, fuel efficiency and enger comfort make it a great fit for our global network,” said Jason Yoo, chief safety and operations officer and executive vice president of Korean Air. “We are confident that The introduction of the A350 to our fleet will drive operational efficiency and elevate the overall travel experience for our engers.”
Benoit de Saint Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Commercial Aircraft Sales at Airbus, said: “This order from Korean Air is another major endorsement for the A350 as a global long-range leader. The airline will benefit from new levels of efficiency across all its operations, with a significant reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The A350 will also be the perfect platform for the airline to take its world-class inflight products and services to new heights. We thank Korean Air for their continued confidence in Airbus and its products, and we look forward to seeing the A350 flying in the airline’s iconic colors.”
The A350 Family is the world's most modern widebody product line and is firmly established as the world's long-range leader, with enger versions capable of flying up to 9.700 nm/18.000 km non-stop. Equipped with state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce engines, the fuselage uses 70% advanced materials such as composites, titanium and modern aluminum alloys to create a lighter and more economical aircraft. All of this results in an average reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions of around 25% compared to previous generation aircraft of similar size.
At the end of February, the A350 Family had won 1.240 orders from 59 customers around the world.
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