- Airbus A350, a major asset for reducing our environmental footprint – 25% less fuel consumed, 25% less CO2 emissions, 40% less noise emissions.
- A new definition of comfort in our Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins
Cairo, Egypt:Air France launched its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, on December 9th to serve Cairo, the second destination worldwide after Toronto. This environmentally-friendly aircraft is equipped with 324 seats, 34 in the Business cabin, 24 seats in Premium Economy and 266 in Economy. Featuring the newest cabin products, Air France will serve the Paris -Cairo route 6 days a week. Customers can fly directly to Paris-Charles de Gaulle from Cairo International airport.
For many years, Air France has been committed to reducing its environmental footprint by implementing concrete actions – weight reduction on board, reducing and recycling waste, promoting eco-piloting, reducing the noise footprint, reducing and offsetting CO2 emissions and eliminating single-use plastic items, etc. This aircraft consumes 25% less fuel (i.e. 2.5 liters per passenger/100 km) thanks to the incorporation of materials which are up to 67% lighter – 53% composites and 14% titanium. In addition, its noise footprint is reduced by 40%. Air France has decided to partially power the Airbus A350 ferry flight between Toulouse and Paris-Charles de Gaulle with biofuel. This initiative underlines the importance of biofuel for the aviation sector and Air France’s commitment to contributing to its development.
“The main lever for reducing our environmental footprint remains our fleet modernization today, symbolized by the A350 to Cairo. Our ambition is to exceed our customer’s expectation, while reducing our environmental footprint. We therefor invest in the renewal of our fleet, introducing the latest-generation aircraft with the A350.” Said Frederic Burban, Country Sales Manager, Air France-KLM. “At the same time, we have upgraded our cabin features to let our customers experience the most comfortable journey. I am very pleased we can offer this product now on our Paris – Cairo route.”
Air France offers a new definition of comfort, where the customers enjoy a more spacious cabin in Business, Premium Economy and Economy class, with windows that are 30% larger throughout the aircraft. A new air pressure system provides a more comfortable cabin atmosphere with regularly renewed cabin air, and the lighting system adapts seamlessly to the different flight phases for the comfort of passengers. The Airbus A350 cabin is also one of the quietest on the latest-generation twin-aisle aircraft. Moreover, on board the Airbus A350, customers can stay connected with Air France CONNECT, the inflight Wi-Fi. Find out more about the Airbus A350
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About Air France:
Air France, a global airline of French inspiration, with high standards and a caring attitude, turns the flight into a moment of real pleasure on all its daily operations in France, Europe and worldwide. Air France-KLM is the leading Group in terms of international traffic on departure from Europe. It offers its customers access to a network covering 314 destinations in 116 countries thanks to Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Transavia. With a fleet of 548 aircraft and 101.4 million passengers carried in 2018, Air France-KLM operates up to 2,300 daily flights, mainly from its hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol. Its Flying Blue frequent flyer programme is one of the leaders in Europe with over 15 million members. Together with its partners Delta Air Lines and Alitalia, Air France-KLM operates the largest transatlantic joint venture with more than 275 daily flights. The group also offers cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance solutions. Air France-KLM is also a member of the SkyTeam alliance which has 19 member airlines, offering customers access to a global network of over 14,500 daily flights to more than 1,150 destinations in more than 175 countries.
For further information, please contact:
Engy Emad
Senior Media Relations Manager
TRACCS Egypt
Mobile: 010 0900 2207
Email: engy.emad@traccs.net
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