Kuwait City - Kuwait’s national carrier signed an agreement to purchase eight A330-800neo medium-to-long-range Airbus aircraft as part of a strategic plan to enhance its capabilities.
“These planes are characterised with operational and economic efficiency compared to aircraft of the same category” said Kuwait Airways Chairman Yousef Al-Jassem.
With this new agreement, Kuwait Airways fleet will be composed of 38 aircraft for achieving flexible operations through long-, medium- and short-range planes – five A350-900 Airbuses; Eight A330-800neo Airbuses; 15 A320neo Airbuses and 10 B777 -300ER Boeings.
The new Airbus aircrafts will be received according to a time plan that stretches from 2019 till the end of 2026. The new planes will replace the currently leased aircraft as per the time schedule agreed upon.
Jassem announced that the national carrier would launch flights to Europe through the new terminal which was inaugurated at the Kuwait International Airport.
Airbus’ Chief Operations Officer Christian Shearer hailed the deal as a productive endeavor that will bring both sides closer together, acknowledging Kuwait Airways as among the most reputable airlines in the world. He added that Airbus’ relationship with Kuwait Airways dates back years, hoping that the deal will be a launch pad for closer ties.