The 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 je jedini avion namenski napravljen za tržište od 100-150 sedišta; pruža nenadmašnu ekonomičnost potrošnje goriva i udobnost putnika širokog trupa u avionu sa jednim prolazom. A220 objedinjuje najsavremeniju aerodinamiku, napredne materijale i Pratt & Whitney-jevu najnoviju generaciju PW1500G turboventilatorskih motora kako bi ponudio najmanje 20 posto manje goriva po sjedištu u odnosu na avione prethodne generacije. A220 nudi performanse većih aviona sa jednim prolazom.
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.
