Air France-KLM said it was placing a “major order” for Airbus A350s. (Representative)
Paris, France:
Air France-KLM announced on Monday that it will place a “major order” for 50 long-haul Airbus A350s as part of its efforts to introduce more fuel-efficient planes.
The Dutch-French group said the planes, which represent an order of more than $16 billion (15.1 billion euros) at the stated price, without taking into account any discounts applied, will be delivered between 2026 and 2030.
The order also comes with purchase rights for 40 additional aircraft.
The statement said the order was “an evolutionary order, which provides the group with the flexibility to allocate aircraft across its portfolio of airlines depending on market dynamics and local regulatory conditions.”
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith said the order was “an important step in the renewal of the group’s fleet”.
He said the Airbus 350 is “a quieter, more fuel-efficient and cost-effective aircraft compared to previous generations” that would “play an important role in helping the group achieve our ambitious sustainability goals.”
The order aims to replace 33 older generation Boeing 777-200s and A330s from the two airlines.
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