Mon, Apr 14, 2008
Also Takes More A330-300s To Tide Them Over
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus became
the latest airline to place a firm order for the upcoming Airbus
A350 XWB last week. In its biggest ever acquisition for long-haul
aircraft, the Irish airline received shareholder approval Friday to
purchase six A350-900s, along with six additional A330-300s,
confirming its earlier placed contract.
This latest contract brings total firm orders for the A350 XWB
Family to 362, from 22 customers, according to Airbus.
"The A350-900 fits well into our ambitious plans to expand
existing routes and to open up new ones from our hub in Dublin. The
new aircraft will fit in seamlessly with our all-Airbus fleet,"
said Aer Lingus Chief Executive Dermot Mannion
Aer Lingus' new A350-900s will be deployed on the airline's
long-haul network to the United States and on other new long-range
routes that are being considered for the future. The additional six
new A330-300s will replace some of its earlier A330s, and will
provide further growth opportunities in the short term until the
first of the A350-900s are delivered.
Both the A350-900s and the A330-300s will be in a two-class
configuration, featuring Aer Lingus' new premier class product. The
aircraft will join Aer Lingus' all Airbus fleet, currently
comprising 32 A320 Family aircraft and nine A330s.
"We are absolutely delighted Aer Lingus has chosen the A350-900
to modernize and expand their Airbus fleet. It will not only bring
Aer Lingus unbeatable operating costs, but also offer their
customers the cutting edge in passenger comfort," said Airbus
Customer COO John Leahy. "The winning economics of the A330 Family
is also further demonstrated by this commitment for more
A330-300s."
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