China Eastern Airlines orders 20 Airbus A350 XWB

By Airline Adviser | May 13, 2016
Courtesy Airbus

Courtesy Airbus

China Eastern Airlines signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A350-900 aircraft, making the airline the latest customer for the aircraft late April 2016.

“The introduction of the latest generation A350 XWB aircraft demonstrates that the partnership between China Eastern Airlines and Airbus has embarked on a new phase. The introduction of A350 XWB will play a very important role in promoting our operational capability, profitability and service brand on our international long haul routes and opening a new chapter in the international development of China Eastern Airlines,” said Liu Shaoyong, Chairman of China Eastern Airlines.

China Eastern Airlines operates one of the largest Airbus fleet in the world with nearly 300 Airbus aircraft in service, comprising A320 Family and A330 Family. For passengers the extra-wide cabin offers more personal space in all classes, including 18-inch wide seats as standard in economy class.

Source Airbus / Edited By Airline Adviser 05/13/16

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