Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Long-Haul Fleet Replacement Deal Announced At Dubai Airshow
Air Europa, Spain’s third-largest airline based in Mallorca, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for up to 40 A350-900 aircraft. The deal was announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025 and the aircraft will form the foundation for Air Europa’s long-haul fleet replacement.
The A350 coming into Air Europa’s fleet will accelerate the renewal of its existing long-haul fleet and boost profit growth in several markets because of the aircraft’s performance and operational economics. In addition, passengers will experience an improvement in comfort.
Juan Jose Hidalgo, President of Air Europa said, “This order is a strategic milestone in Air Europa’s fleet development, accelerating its profitable growth by renewal of the current widebody fleet. The A350-900 is a game-changer for key destinations in Latin America. It provides an exceptional cabin experience and the operational performance and economics needed to expand the airline's network without compromise, delivering the highest standards in air travel.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice President for Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “We are proud to welcome Air Europa into the Airbus A350 family. This order is a strong endorsement of the A350 as the benchmark widebody platform for efficiency and passenger comfort in the long-haul market. We are committed to supporting Air Europa’s ambitious growth strategy as they leverage the A350’s capabilities for their future long-haul operations.”
The A350-900 is Airbus’ newest widebody and is designed to fly up to 9,700 nm / 18,000 km nonstop. It includes state-of-the-art technologies and aerodynamics that deliver improved efficiency and comfort. Its Rolls-Royce engines provide a 25% advantage in fuel burn, operating costs, and emissions compared to previous generation aircraft.
Like all other Airbus aircraft, the A350 can run on up to 50% SAF and the company is targeting 2030 for its aircraft to run on 100% SAF.
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