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Abra Group Expands Fleet with Airbus A350-900s

Our Bureau - : Jul 26, 2024 - : 2:32 am

Abra Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for five A350-900 aircraft, aiming to expand its international long-haul operations and increase capacity. This aligns with the Group’s strategy to enhance connectivity for millions of passengers on long-range routes.

Adrian Neuhauser, CEO of Abra Group, stated, “We are delighted to announce this agreement with Airbus. We believe the arrival of these five A350s, which offer a best-in-class passenger experience, are more fuel efficient and have a lower cost per seat than competitor aircraft, will allow us to strengthen our commitment to make travel more accessible and responsible. This also means better prices for customers with better connectivity between our continent and Europe, and will further consolidate Abra as one of the largest and most competitive air transportation groups in Latin America. The aircraft selection is consistent with the strategic announcements we have done this year and further executes on our long-term vision.”

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business, commented, “We are delighted to see the Abra Group endorsing the A350 to continue its mission of strengthening air connectivity between Latin America and the rest of the world. The selection of the A350 reaffirms the aircraft as the undisputed leader in long-haul air travel.”

The A350 is recognised as one of the most modern and efficient widebody aircraft, excelling in the 300-410 seater category. It is capable of flying on routes up to 9,700 nm, featuring advanced technologies, aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and next-generation engines that deliver a 25% advantage in fuel burn, operating costs, and CO₂ emissions, as well as a 50% noise reduction compared to previous generation aircraft.

Airbus has sold over 1,300 aircraft in Latin America and the Caribbean, maintaining a leading market share of in-service passenger aircraft. Around 800 are currently in operation throughout the region, with nearly 500 on order. Since 1994, Airbus has secured 75% of net orders in the region.

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