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The order will complement the airline's long-term fleet operations as it phases out older aircraft.
The A350-1000, the largest variant of the A350 family, can accommodate up to 410 passengers in a standard three-class configuration.
Korean Air planes at LHR. Image by Steven Howard from TravelNewsAsia.com
The aircraft uses advanced composite materials, resulting in a reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions of up to 25%, compared to previous generation aircraft models of similar size.
The A350-1000 also has the longest flight range among existing airliners, operating up to 16,000 kilometers with a full payload.
The A350-900 variant is about 7 meters shorter than the A350-1000, has a range of 15,370 kilometers and typically seats between 300 and 350 passengers in a three-class layout.
The airline will be able to deploy the aircraft on long-haul routes such as Seoul Incheon-New York, where it currently operates two daily flights.
In addition to the agreement to purchase 33 A350s, Korean Air plans to introduce 50 Airbus A321neos, 10 Boeing 787-9s, 20 Boeing 787-10s and 30 Boeing 737-8s.
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