IAG Firms Up Options for 8 Airbus A350-900s

International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted eight Airbus A350-900 options into firm orders for Iberia.

The airline becomes a new customer for the fast-selling A350XWB Family.

The aircraft will be equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.

IAG secured commercial terms for the A350 aircraft as part of the group long-haul order announced in April 2013.

“We are very proud that IAG has chosen the A350-900 aircraft for Iberia. We welcome a new operator of the most efficient mid-size long-haul aircraft in the market,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “The A350XWB is the aircraft of choice in its category and set to become a reference among passengers for its unrivalled cabin comfort and quietness.”

The all-new mid-size long-range A350 XWB Family comprises three versions from 276 to 369 seats.

At the end of June 2014, the A350 XWB had won 742 orders from 38 customers worldwide.