AirAsia X inks conditional amendment agreement with Airbus for additional 34 aircraft
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AirAsia X Bhd has entered into a conditional amendment agreement with Airbus S.A.S for the purchase and delivery of an additional 34 A330-900neo aircraft pursuant to the A330-300 purchase agreement dated June 14, 2007.
This comes after the low-cost long-haul carrier announced yesterday that it had placed an order of 100 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft.
AirAsia X said that the aircraft will be delivered between October 2019 and the second half of year 2028.
The aircraft will each be fitted with a set of two Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines.
The group said the rationale for entering into the conditional agreement is to seek additional aircraft for its operational growth and also for aircraft replacement in respect of current aircraft on lease, which will be returned to the respective lessors within the next 10 years.
“The new generation aircraft provide many benefits including greater fuel efficiencies, lower operating costs, enhanced customer comfort and importantly, greater range capability enabling non-stop services to new international markets, namely Europe and the US.”
It added that the additional delivery of the aircraft also provide opportunities for the group to operate from other hubs in Malaysia such as Penang and Kota Kinabalu.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the total number of Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft AirAsia X has ordered recently?
What is the total number of Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft AirAsia X has ordered recently?
AirAsia X recently announced an order for 100 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft. This new conditional agreement adds an additional 34 A330-900neo aircraft to their fleet plans.
Q.When will AirAsia X expect to receive these additional aircraft?
When will AirAsia X expect to receive these additional aircraft?
The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered between October 2019 and the second half of the year 2028. This timeframe covers both the initial large order and this additional agreement.
Q.What engines will be fitted to these new Airbus aircraft?
What engines will be fitted to these new Airbus aircraft?
Each of the new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft will be fitted with a set of two Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines. These engines contribute to the aircraft's efficiency.
Q.What are the main reasons AirAsia X is acquiring more aircraft?
What are the main reasons AirAsia X is acquiring more aircraft?
The group is seeking additional aircraft for operational growth and for replacing current leased aircraft. They also expect benefits such as fuel efficiency, lower operating costs, and enhanced customer comfort.
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