China Eastern Airlines orders 20 Airbus A350 XWB

Endorsement pushes Airbus’ A350 XWB firm order book above 800

 

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

“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.

“We are proud to welcome China Eastern Airlines, a long time and loyal Airbus partner, to become the latest airline to select the A350 XWB,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer – Customers. “The outstanding A350’s long haul performance, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort with its extra wide cabin and wider-seats, will allow China Eastern Airlines to achieve its ambitions to develop and efficiently expand its international route network.”

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.

The A350 XWB is the world’s latest generation airliner and the newest member of Airbus’ modern, comfortable & efficient wide-body product family. It features the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fiber fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and significantly lower maintenance costs. For passengers the extra-wide cabin offers more personal space in all classes, including 18-inch wide seats as standard in economy class.

With this latest order, Airbus has recorded 803 firm orders for the A350 XWB from 43 customers worldwide, making it one of the most successful wide-body aircraft ever. So far 20 A350 XWBs have been delivered to five customers worldwide.

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Philippine Airlines finalises order for the A350 XWB

Future flagship of airline’s long haul fleet for services to US and Europe

 

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus covering the firm order of six A350-900s, plus six options. The contract firms up a Memorandum of Understanding announced earlier this year during the Singapore Airshow.

The A350 XWB will become the flagship of PAL’s future long haul fleet and will be configured with a premium three class layout. The airline will operate the aircraft on non-stop flights to the US, as well as on services to new destinations in Europe.

“We are pleased to finalise this important order and are now defining the final layout for the aircraft,” said Jaime J. Bautista, President & COO of Philippine Airlines. “With the A350 we will introduce a whole new level of comfort for long haul flights, with more personal space in all classes, a quieter cabin and the very latest on-board amenities. At the same time we will benefit from the A350’s enhanced efficiency and ability to fly non-stop on even our longest sector from New York to Manila, all year round.”

“The order from Philippine Airlines underscores A350 XWB’s position as the aircraft of choice in the larger twin aisle category,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “The A350 XWB has set new standards, combining extra-long range capability with the lowest operating costs of any aircraft in its class. It will be the perfect aircraft for Philippine Airlines to reinforce its position as one of Asia’s leading premium carriers, especially on its longest intercontinental routes.”

The A350 XWB is the newest member of the Airbus widebody family. Featuring the most modern aerodynamic design, carbon fibre fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, the A350 XWB brings a 25 percent reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and significantly lower maintenance costs. For passengers the extra-wide cabin offers more personal space, including 18-inch wide seats as standard in economy class.

To date, Airbus has recorded 783 firm orders for the A350 XWB from 42 customers worldwide, already making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.

Airbus Website

Kim Jong-un watches SLBM launch

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (R) is aboard a submarine in this photo released by the Rodong Sinmun newspaper on April 24, 2016, watching the launch of a ballistic missile. The North claimed the launch of the KN-11 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) conducted a day earlier was successful, but outside analysts said it was a failure, flying far short of its intended range. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap) (END)

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North Koreans pay tribute on military anniversary

North Koreans turn out in droves in Pyongyang on April 25, 2016, to pay tribute at the statues of the country’s former leaders Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il on the 84th founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Army. The North’s Korean Central News Agency, which released this photo, said an “endless stream” of service personnel, people from all walks of life and children visited the statues. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap) (END)

 

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North Korea to hold party congress on May 6

The April 27, 2016, edition of North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun, the newspaper of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, reports that the party congress will be held in Pyongyang on May 6. The congress is the first in 36 years and is expected to consolidate the power of current leader Kim Jong-un. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap) (END)

 

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North Korea’s party congress 36 years ago

 

This file photo from North Korea’s last ruling party congress in October 1980 shows the North’s then President Kim Il-sung (L) and Kim Jong-il, his son, who was head of the National Defense Commission at the time, to his left. The North’s media said on April 27, 2016, that the party congress will open in Pyongyang on May 6. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap) (END)

 

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Families of North Korean defectors repeat abduction claims

A video posted on Uriminzokkiri TV, North Korea’s propaganda site, on April 28, 2016, features an interview with a family identified as parents of one of the 13 North Koreans who defected to South Korea in early April. The parents repeated claims by North Korea and defectors’ coworkers that those who went to the South were abducted and taken to Seoul against their will. The 13 defectors were employees of a North Korean restaurant in China. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap) (END)

 

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