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  • News: IAG places Airbus order to modernise long-haul fleet

    International Airlines Group has confirmed it’s ordering Airbus A350 aircraft for the group’s long-haul fleet.

    For British Airways, there are 18 A350-1000 firm orders, plus 18 options. These are along with 18 Boeing 787 options which IAG announced previously that it plans to transform into firm orders.

    The A350 and Boeing 787 firm orders may be used to exchange 30 Boeing 747-400 aircraft between 2017 and 2023 while the choices may be used to switch aircraft or provide opportunities for growth.

    For Iberia, IAG has also reached agreement with Airbus in addition to Boeing to secure commercial terms and delivery slots that may result in firm orders for A350s and/or Boeing 787s.

    Firm orders will only be made when Iberia is able to grow profitably, having restructured and reduced its cost base.

    The A350 shall be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.

    The order contains a comprehensive maintenance package with total care agreement.

    Willie Walsh, IAG chief executive, said: “The A350-1000 will bring many benefits to our fleet.

    “Its size and range shall be an even fit for our existing network and, with lower unit costs, there’s a possibility to function a brand new range of destinations profitably.

    “This shouldn’t only bring greater flexibility to our network but in addition more choice for our customers.

    “Both aircraft will provide further cost efficiencies and environmental benefits with fuel cost per seat improvements of greater than 20 per cent.

    “This order will even secure jobs in Britain and Spain.

    “The A350’s wings are made in Britain while its horizontal tail plane, horizontal tail plane boxes and lower wing covers are made in Spain. Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines are assembled in Britain.”

    The fleet order is subject to approval by IAG shareholders.

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  • News: British Airways places order for 18 Boeing Dreamliners

    International Airlines Group (IAG) has reached agreement with Boeing for brand spanking new long-haul aircraft for the group’s fleet.

    IAG plans to transform 18 existing Boeing 787s options into firm orders for British Airways.

    They may be used to exchange among the airline’s Boeing 747-400 aircraft between 2017 and 2021.

    For Iberia, IAG has reached agreement with Boeing to secure commercial terms and delivery slots which could result in an order for Boeing 787s.

    Firm orders will only be made when Iberia has restructured and reduced its cost base and is ready grow profitably.

    British Airways’ 787s would be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.

    The engine order features a comprehensive maintenance package with total care agreement.

    Willie Walsh, IAG chief executive, said: “British Airways has 24 Boeing 787s on order already and we plan to raise this by an additional 18 aircraft by exercising our options. 

    “The aircraft offers a step change in fuel burn efficiency versus our existing aircraft with improvements in fuel cost per seat of greater than 20 per cent.

    “New technology engines and improved aerodynamics will lower fuel burn resulting in reduced carbon and NOx emissions.

    “The creation of IAG has led to greater buying power for both airlines through joint procurement and we have got been in a position to obtain delivery slots for Iberia as a part of British Airways’ order”.

    British Airways has 118 wide-bodied long-haul aircraft in its fleet with 42 aircraft (12 A380s, 24 B787s, six B777-300ERs) already ordered.

    Iberia has 31 wide-bodied long-haul aircraft in its fleet with six A330 aircraft already ordered.

    The fleet order is subject to approval by IAG shareholders.

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