Air France–KLM Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to modernize its fleet. By acquiring the industry’s most efficient and technologically advanced small single-aisle aircraft, the airline will benefit from a significant reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions. These A220s are intended to be operated by Air France.
“The acquisition of these brand new A220-300s aligns perfectly with Air France–KLM’s overall fleet modernization and harmonization strategy” said Benjamin Smith, CEO of the Air France-KLM Group. “This aircraft demonstrates optimum operational and economic efficiency and enables us to further improve our environment footprint thanks to the A220’s low fuel consumption and reduced emissions. It is also perfectly adapted to our domestic and European network and will enable Air France to operate more efficiently on its short and medium-haul routes.”
“It is an honour for Airbus that Air France, a long-standing valued customer, has endorsed our latest family member, the A220, for its fleet renewal plans.”, said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “We are committed to supporting Air France with our A220 by bringing the latest technologies, efficiency levels, and environment benefits. We are delighted to embark on this partnership and we are looking forward to seeing the A220 flying in the Air France colors.”
A220 este singurul avion construit special pentru piața de 100-150 de locuri; oferă un consum de combustibil imbatabil și un confort larg al pasagerilor într-o aeronavă cu un singur culoar. A220 reunește aerodinamică de ultimă generație, materiale avansate și motoarele cu turbofan PW1500G de ultimă generație Pratt & Whitney pentru a oferi consum de combustibil cu cel puțin 20% mai mic pe scaun comparativ cu avioanele din generația anterioară. A220 oferă performanța aeronavelor mai mari cu un singur culoar.
Air France currently operates a fleet of 144 Airbus aircraft.
With an order book of 551 aircraft as of end of June 2019, the A220 has all the credentials to win the lion’s share of the 100-to-150-seat aircraft market, estimated to represent 7,000 aircraft over the next 20 years.
