Air Caraibes Launches the A350-1000 in Europe
(September 15, 2008) -- French Caribbean carrier Air Caraibes has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three A350-1000 aircraft, and is with this purchase decision becoming the European launch customer for the largest version of the A350 XWB.
The aircraft will be operated on the airline's network from Paris to the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique and soon to French Guyana. They will be configured in three classes with a total of 440 seats.
"The A350 XWB will continue the track record of spectacular efficiency and low operating costs we already experience with the A330", said Jean-Paul Dubreuil, President of Air Caraibes. "Aircraft commonality, which is unique to Airbus aircraft, will allow our pilots to transition efficiently to the A350 XWB. Most importantly, this aircraft assures lowest fuel burn, which perfectly matches our growth strategy," he added.
Air Caraibes already operates a young all Airbus long haul fleet of two A330-200s and one A330-300, with three more aircraft of the same type (A330-300) on order. As the airline continues to add capacity on their popular long haul routes, the A350-1000 will become the backbone of the fleet.
"The A350 XWB is not only the most efficient aircraft with lowest fuel consumption on the market today. It is also the aircraft which best meets airlines' needs in terms of range and capacity" said John Leahy, Airbus COO Customers. "Air Caraibe's decision to acquire our long-haul star is yet another proof of the A350 XWB delivering exactly what the market needs."
Source : Airbus
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