Finnair has signed an agreement firming up the order for 8 additional A350-900s.
Source: Airbus
Finnair was the first airline to select the A350 XWB and will be the first European airline in autumn 2015 to receive the A350 with the first aircraft planned MSN18.
Source: Airbus
Finnair will take its first 4 A350s in the second half of next year. Another 7 will be delivered over 2016-17 with the remaining 8 arriving over 2018-23. Finnair’s A350-900s, with 297 seats, will be deployed on long-haul routes to Asia and America.
Source: Airbus
"Our strategy centers on growth, taking advantage of the unique geographical location of our Helsinki Hub, which offers the fastest connections between Europe and Asia. The A350XWB aircraft will be essential in delivering on our strategy. Firming up the order for additional 8 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft demonstrates our commitment to growth and to operating a world class Airbus fleet", says Pekka Vauramo, Finnair CEO.
Source: Airbus
Finnair currently operates an all Airbus fleet of 45 aircraft (30 A320 Family aircraft and 15 A330s/A340s). Finnair was launch customer of the A350, and in 2007 placed an order for 11 A350-900s, including an option for further 8. This agreement brings the total committed order to 19 A350-900s.
Source: Airbus
With this new order, the A350 XWB had won 783 orders from 40 customers worldwide.
Based on the press release “Finnair orders eight additional A350 XWBs”
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