Air
France CEO Alexandre de Juniac said one year ago that the firm order
might sign “in the next few weeks”.
In November/2012 he said: “It’s reasonable to think that the
talks on A350s will be concluded in the first half of 2013”.
And now he confirms it:” We are making good progress in talks with
Rolls-Royce and Airbus and we hope to reach a final agreement by the end of the
first quarter".
Air
France-KLM Group announced plans for the purchase of 25 A350 XWB aircraft in
September/2011, together with the same number of Boeing 787. While the Boeing
deal has been signed, Airbus is still waiting as Air France negotiates with
engine supplier Rolls-Royce over maintenance. Engine selection in 787 order could be include -indirectly- in the agreement.
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