Air France-KLM to place order for 50 A350 to renew long-haul fleet
Air France-KLM said the decision to go with Airbus SE for its widebody fleet renewal came down to a complex choice around aircraft range, pricing and slot availability — and the European planemaker’s willingness to be more aggressive to edge out arch-rival Boeing Co.
The Franco-Dutch airline group announced the purchase of 50 A350 widebody aircraft in a yet undefined mix of the -900 and the larger -1000 variant, according to a statement late on Monday. For seven months, the company had negotiated with both manufacturers as it sought to replace older models in its long-range fleet.
