Korean Air has agreed to purchase 33 Airbus aircraft in a deal worth $13.7 billion, the carrier announced Thursday. The order includes 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s and is “not only aligned with the airline’s sustainability efforts, but also is seen as preparation for the integration of Asiana Airlines.”
Korean Air is awaiting approval from the United States of its acquisition of Asiana, the last of the 14 regulatory authorities required to complete the deal. The European Commission approved it in February, and the Japan Fair Trade Commission approved it in late January.
The A350-1000 is the largest plane in the A350 family, can accommodate 350 to 410 passengers in a three-class configuration and has a range of about 16,000 kilometers, according to Korean Air. The A350-900 seats 300 to 350 passengers in a three-class layout and has a range of 15,370 kilometers.
