Aircalin readies for Nouméa to Paris flights with Airbus A350 order
Aircalin CEO, Georges Selefen, said airline plans to configure its A350s in a three-class premium layout offering accommodation for more than 320 passengers.
He said this would include an enlarged business class and represent an increase in capacity of 15% compared with the A330neo, of which the carrier operates two of.
“As a continuation of our long-standing partnership with Airbus, we have selected the A350-900 to join our fleet in the coming years,” he said. “These aircraft are essential for operating our recently inaugurated Nouméa-Paris via Bangkok route.
“They will open the doors to very long-haul flights and enable Aircalin to pursue its development strategy,” he said.
As with all Airbus aircraft, the A350 aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.