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The airline Korean Air is the newest client of Airbus when confirming the order by 33 planes A350 of the versions 900 and 1000.
Being the longest range aircraft on the market, the A350 will allow Korean Air operate all its current intercontinental routes with a reduction in 25% in fuel consumption and carbon emissions compared to previous generation aircraft. What's more, the additional reach of A350 It will also allow the airline to evaluate new long-haul destinations.
Korean Air bets on the A350
The airline Korean Air becomes a new client of the family A350 after signing a firm order for 33 airplanes with Airbus. The order includes 27 A350-1000 and six A350-900.
«The exceptional scope, “The fuel efficiency and passenger comfort of the A350 make it a perfect fit for our global network.”, Jason Yoo said., Director of Safety and Operations and Executive Vice President of Korean Air. “We are confident that the addition of the A350 to our fleet will drive operational efficiency and improve the overall travel experience for our passengers.”.
Benoit de Saint Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales of Commercial Air Airbus, declared: «This order from Korean Air is another great endorsement for the A350 as a world leader in range. The airline will benefit from new levels of efficiency in 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 in-flight product and world-class service to new heights.. We thank Korean Air for its continued confidence in Airbus and its products, and we look forward to seeing the A350 flying in the airline's iconic livery.".
The family A350 is the most modern widebody product line in the world and has established itself as a global leader in range, with passenger versions capable of flying up to 18.000 non-stop kilometers. Powered by motors Rolls-Royce last generation, the fuselage uses a 70% of advanced materials such as composites, titanium and modern aluminum alloys to create a lighter, more cost-effective aircraft. All of this translates into an average reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions of around 25% compared to similar aircraft of the previous generation.
At the end of February, the family A350 had received 1.240 requests for 59 customers from all over the world.
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