{"id":59149,"date":"2024-03-22T14:26:05","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T08:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=59149"},"modified":"2024-04-02T13:33:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T08:03:30","slug":"korean-air-to-order-33-new-a350s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/22\/korean-air-to-order-33-new-a350s\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean Air to Order 33 New A350s worth $13.7 Billion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SEOUL-<\/strong> Korean Air (KE)<\/a> is set to finalize a contract with Airbus <\/a>to acquire 33 cutting-edge A350 family aircraft. This agreement comprises 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s, amounting to a total value of USD 13.7 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The procurement of these aircraft will bolster the airline’s long-term fleet operations, serving as replacements for its ageing aircraft. Opting for the next-generation A350, renowned for its eco-friendly design, aligns with the airline’s commitment to sustainability and prepares for the integration of Asiana Airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Korean Air Orders 33 A350s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The A350-1000 is the largest variant in the A350 family, accommodating between 350 to 410 passengers in a standard three-class configuration. Leveraging advanced composite materials, this aircraft achieves significant reductions in fuel consumption and carbon emissions, up to 25% compared to previous generation models of similar size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featuring the most extensive flight range among existing passenger aircraft, the A350-1000<\/a> boasts a capability of operating up to 16,000km with a full payload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparatively, the A350-900 variant is approximately 7 meters shorter than its A350-1000 counterpart, offering a range of 15,370km. Typically accommodating 300-350 passengers in a three-class configuration, this variant is suitable for long-haul routes such as Seoul Incheon-New York, where Korean Air presently operates two daily flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside the agreement to acquire 33 A350s, Korean Air intends to introduce an additional fleet comprising 50 Airbus A321neos, 10 Boeing 787-9s, 20 Boeing 787-10s, and 30 Boeing <\/a>737-8s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prioritizing fleet modernization and carbon emission reduction, the airline aims to achieve these goals by operating new aircraft and other sustainable initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Korean Air Completes Purchase of 33 New Airbus A350s<\/a><\/blockquote>