Fiji Airways has become the first airline from the South Pacific region to take delivery of the A350 XWB, the world’s most modern all-new wide-body aircraft. The A350-900, which was delivered following a ceremony in Toulouse, is the first of two A350 XWBs that will join Fiji Airways’ fleet. Both aircraft are being leased from Dubai-based DAE Capital. The aircraft are the first to be directly purchased by DAE Capital from Airbus.

Delivering new levels of fuel efficiency, Fiji Airways will operate the A350 XWB on its Nadi-Los Angeles and Nadi-Sydney routes. This will further boost the airline’s position as a leading carrier from the South Pacific region, as well as to contributing to the ongoing growth of Fiji’s tourism sector and wider economy.

Configured in a two-class layout with 334 seats including 33 full flat business and 301 economy class seats, 39 of which are designated as BULA SPACE seats with extra legroom, passengers will enjoy new levels of space and comfort as well as Thales in-flight high-definition entertainment systems.

Fiji Airways currently operates a fleet of six A330 Family and will benefit from the common type rating with the A350 XWB which allows pilots and crews to operate on both aircraft types.

The A350 XWB offers by design unrivalled operational flexibility and efficiency for all market segments up to ultra-long haul (15,000km). It features the latest aerodynamic design, a carbon fiber fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25% reduction in fuel burn and emissions. The A350 XWB’s Airspace cabin is the quietest of any twin-aisle and offers passengers and crews the most modern in-flight products for the most comfortable flying experience.

At the end of October 2019, the A350 XWB Family had received 913 firm orders from 50 customers worldwide, making it one of the most successful wide-body aircraft ever.

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Fiji Airways takes delivery of its first of two A350 XWBs

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Fiji Airways has become the first airline from the South Pacific region to take delivery of the A350 XWB, the world’s most modern all new wide-body aircraft. The A350-900 which was delivered following a ceremony in Toulouse, is the first of two A350 XWBs that will join Fiji Airways’ fleet. Both aircraft are being leased from Dubai-based DAE Capital. The aircraft are the first to be directly purchased by DAE Capital from Airbus.\n\n

Fiji Airways A350 infographic

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Fiji Airways will operate the A350 XWB on its Nadi-Los Angeles and Nadi-Sydney routes, which will further boost the airline’s position as a leading carrier from the South Pacific region

First A350-900 delivery to Fiji Airways

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This group photo marking delivery of Fiji Airways’ first A350-900 includes: Rajesh Punja, Chairman of the Board of Fiji Airways; Andries Viljoen, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Airways; The Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji's Attorney General and Minister responsible for Civil Aviation; Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer; Dave Houlihan, President of DAE CAPITAL; Jacqueline Sutton - Senior Vice President - Rolls-Royce; and Patrick Piedrafita, Head of A350 XWB Programme

Airbus delivers Fiji Airways’ first A350-900

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The delivery of Fiji Airways’ first A350-900 is marked by (from left to right): Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer; The Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji's Attorney General and Minister responsible for Civil Aviation; Dave Houlihan, President of DAE CAPITAL; Jacqueline Sutton - Senior Vice President - Rolls-Royce; and Andries Viljoen, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways A350-900 delivery ceremony – ribbon-cutting

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Performing the traditional ribbon-cutting at the Fiji Airways A350-900 delivery ceremony are (from left to right): Rajesh Punja, Chairman of the Board of Fiji Airways; Andries Viljoen, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Airways; The Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji's Attorney General and Minister responsible for Civil Aviation; Dave Houlihan, President of DAE CAPITAL; Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer; and Jacqueline Sutton - Senior Vice President - Rolls-Royce

Fiji Airways A350-900 delivery ceremony – cabin visit

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Shown inside the Fiji Airways A350-900’s cabin are: Rajesh Punja, Chairman of the Board of Fiji Airways; Andries Viljoen, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Airways; The Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji's Attorney General and Minister responsible for Civil Aviation; Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer; Dave Houlihan, President of DAE CAPITAL; Jacqueline Sutton - Senior Vice President - Rolls-Royce

First A350-900 delivered to Fiji Airways

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Delivering new levels of fuel efficiency, Fiji Airways will operate its first A350 XWB on the carrier’s Nadi-Los Angeles and Nadi-Sydney routes.

Fiji Airways receives first A350-900

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Fiji Airways received its first A350-900 during a ceremony in Toulouse, France. Marking the handover are: Rajesh Punja, Chairman of the Board of Fiji Airways; Andries Viljoen, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Airways; The Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji's Attorney General and Minister responsible for Civil Aviation; Dave Houlihan, President of DAE CAPITAL; Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer; Jacqueline Sutton - Senior Vice President - Rolls-Royce

Fiji Airways A350-900 delivery ceremony

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Fiji Airways’ first A350-900 was delivered following a ceremony in Toulouse, France

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On stage for the Fiji Airways A350-900 delivery ceremony are: Rajesh Punja, Chairman of the Board of Fiji Airways; Andries Viljoen, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Airways; The Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji's Attorney General and Minister responsible for Civil Aviation; Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer; Dave Houlihan, President of DAE CAPITAL; and Jacqueline Sutton - Senior Vice President - Rolls-Royce

Fiji Airways’ first A350-900

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Fiji Airways will operate its first A350-900 – delivered in November 2019 – on carrier’s the Nadi-Los Angeles and Nadi-Sydney routes

First Fiji Airways A350-900

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Fiji Airways’ first A350-900, delivered in November 2019, is configured in a two-class layout with 334 seats

Delivery ceremony for Fiji Airways’ first A350 XWB

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Experience sights and sounds from the delivery ceremony for Fiji Airways’ first A350 XWB – which will boost the airline’s position as a leading carrier from the South Pacific region. The A350-900 version is being leased from Dubai-based DAE Capital.

Fiji A350 Group

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From left to right:\nChristian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer Airbus; The Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Attorney General and Minister responsible for Civil Aviation; Dave Houlihan, President DAE Capital; Jacqueline Sutton, Chief Customer Officer Rolls-Royce;\nAndries Viljoen Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Fiji Airways.

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