{"id":67974,"date":"2024-08-05T23:48:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T18:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=67974"},"modified":"2024-10-25T21:21:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T15:51:53","slug":"virgin-atlantic-dumps-airbus-a350-for-a330","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/05\/virgin-atlantic-dumps-airbus-a350-for-a330\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Atlantic Dumps Airbus A350-1000 for A330-900"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TOULOUSE-<\/strong> Virgin Atlantic (VS)<\/a> has adjusted its aircraft order strategy and reduced its Airbus A350-1000 commitment while adding A330-900s to its fleet plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline originally intended to acquire 12 A350-1000s, with eight on direct order from Airbus and four through lessor Air Lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Virgin Atlantic Changes Airbus Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air Lease had previously announced that Virgin Atlantic would lease an additional two A350-1000s<\/a>, potentially bringing the total to 14. However, Virgin Atlantic has only taken delivery of six A350-1000s from its direct order with Airbus, reported FlightGlobal<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbus’s July backlog figures reveal that Virgin Atlantic has canceled the remaining two A350-1000s from its original order. This move suggests a shift in the airline’s long-haul fleet strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow, Virgin Atlantic announced an agreement for seven A330-900 aircraft<\/a>. Airbus officially recorded this order on July 23, 2022, indicating a pivot towards this newer, more efficient wide-body model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A330-900 offers improved fuel efficiency and operational flexibility compared to older wide-body aircraft. This order aligns with industry trends towards more economical and environmentally friendly aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airbus July Order Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft manufacturer’s July data includes new orders from Japan Airlines and Berniq Airways, unveiled during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vietjet has been confirmed as the customer for 20 A330neo aircraft ordered in June, adding clarity to a previously undisclosed transaction. This revelation highlights the growing demand for wide-body aircraft in the Asian market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbus also secured an agreement for 15 A321neo aircraft in early July from an undisclosed customer. This order underscores the continued popularity of the A321neo among airlines seeking efficient narrow-body options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The manufacturer’s net order total for the first seven months of 2022 stands at 367 aircraft. This figure demonstrates resilient demand for new aircraft despite ongoing industry challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbus delivered 400 aircraft in the January-July period, with 77 of these handovers occurring in July alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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