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SAS ordering jumbo jets worth Dkr18 billion for renewal of long haul fleet

Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Up to 18 new Airbus aircraft are reported to be on the way, ordered by Scandinavian airliner, SAS after signing a huge lease.
After several years of financial difficulties, SAS is now reportedly ready to flex its muscles and has signed a huge lease agreement for the lease of up to 18 new Airbus aircraft. sas
In a press release, SAS and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the order of eight new A350-900 XWB and four A330-300 Enhanced. The agreement marks the launch of SAS' long haul strategy of an extensive fleet renewal plan, options for more aircraft and a total upgrade of passenger cabins on existing fleet.

SAS recently launched a completely new service concept to create the most modern flight experience for our customers. The customer offer is backed by a comprehensive fleet renewal plan with 65 short haul aircraft already announced and initiated, now complemented with an extensive long haul fleet plan. Key deliverables within the strategy 4Excellence Next Generation have paved the way.

"I am very happy with today's announcement. Whilst continuing to deliver on our strategy and plan for a profitable SAS, we are succeeding in making fundamental changes that allow us to invest in our future as Scandinavia's leading airline - for the benefit of our customers, employees and shareholders," said Rickard Gustafson, SAS Group President & CEO.

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With the announcement today, SAS initiates important measures to secure a modern and efficient long haul fleet with state of the art aircraft technology from Airbus.
"We are delighted that SAS has underscored their confidence in Airbus by selecting our A330, which offers unbeatable economics and the highest level of operational reliability alongside the A350 XWB, the world's most technologically advanced and efficient aircraft," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
In November 2012, SAS carried out a savings plan that was hard on the employees, but now the Scandinavian aviation giant is ready again to invest aggressively in competition with, among other things Norwegian.
By Scancomark.com Team

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