Guangzhou, China-based China Southern signed an agreement with the airplane manufacturer for 20 A350-900XWB aircraft, making it one of the latest carriers to purchase this frame.
China Southern Airlines has been a firm customer with Airbus, operating over 300 Airbus aircraft. The airline currently has a wide range of short-haul and long-haul Airbus aircraft, including the A330 and A380.
Tan Wangeng, President of China Southern Airlines, said, “With its very long range capability, economic fuel consumption and spacious cabin, the A350 XWB is the ideal choice for our international long haul routes. The introduction of the A350 XWB will help to strengthen our position as one of the world’s leading international carriers.”
Tan Wangeng, President of China Southern Airlines, said, “With its very long range capability, economic fuel consumption and spacious cabin, the A350 XWB is the ideal choice for our international long haul routes. The introduction of the A350 XWB will help to strengthen our position as one of the world’s leading international carriers.”
“We are proud to welcome China Southern Airlines as the latest airline to select the A350 XWB,” said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft.
Counting this order, Airbus has over 800 orders for its A350XWB aircraft from 45 customers.
Asiana Takes Delivery of First A350XWB Aircraft
Earlier this week, Asiana Airlines, based in South Korea, took delivery of its first A350-900XWB aircraft. The airline is now the 12th airline to operate the type. The aircraft has a total of 311 seats split into three classes; 28 in Business Smartium, 36 in Economy Smartium, and 247 in the airline’s main cabin.
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