Wed, Jan 23, 2008
14 Firm Orders, Six Options
China Airlines, Taiwan's largest
carrier, has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of 14
A350-900 and taken another six on option. The new generation medium
capacity long-haul aircraft is being acquired by China Airlines as
part of their future fleet modernization program, according to
Airbus.
China Airlines intends to start using the A350 XWB in 2015. The
aircraft will be powered by Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines,
especially developed for the A350XWB and will be fitted with a
327-seats layout.
The A350 will primarily be deployed on the airline's long-haul
routes to Europe, Australia and the United States, enabling China
Airlines to offer its passengers non-stop service on ultra-long
routes.
Chairman of China Airlines, Ringo K .S. Chao, said the decision
to acquire the A350 XWB was taken after a long and thorough
evaluation and negotiation process.
"We are committed to operate the aircraft with the most modern
technology and offering the highest cost efficiency for our future
fleet requirements. This will allow us to offer our customers the
most attractive product and to meet the ever-rising cost of fuel.
The Airbus A350 XWB fully meets our requirements", he said.
"We are extremely pleased with China Airlines' new vote of
confidence in our future generation eco-efficient aircraft", said
John Leahy, Airbus' Chief Operating Officer-Customers. "The A350
XWB will enable China Airlines to meet the industry challenges of
the future and to secure a strong position among the world's top
tier airlines."
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