Finnair Received Its First New Airbus A330
Passengers will be able to send text messages and short e-mails as well as call to another passenger on the same aircraft
On Thursday 26 March, 2009 Finnair received its first new Airbus A330. The modern Airbus aircraft represent the latest modern technology, because their technical reliability, passenger comfort and fuel efficiency are first class.
“The acquisition of the new aircraft will improve profitability and environmental efficiency significantly. The new Airbus long-haul aircraft consume 20% less fuel than the MD-11 they will replace,†says Finnair’s Deputy CEO Lasse Heinonen.
The A330 and A340 aircraft are distinguished from each other by flying range and cargo carrying capacity. The A330 aircraft will be used on shorter long-haul routes, such as New York and Delhi as well as on the Seoul and Nagoya routes where cargo demand is lower. The aircraft just arrived will make its first commercial long haul flight on 6 April, 2009 – to New York.
The arrival of the Airbus A330s will improve passenger comfort. Airbus aircraft passengers will be able to make calls, send text messages and short e-mails to terrestrial networks from their own seat as well as call to another passenger on the same aircraft using the entertainment system telephone. In addition, the personal entertainment system will offer passengers a wide range of music and films.
The A330 aircraft will also give the Finnair fleet cabins a new look. The cabins will receive a fresher appearance due to lighter textiles. The seat textiles in both business and economy class will take a step from the fleet’s familiar blue towards a light, blue-grey tone.
During the current year, Finnair will receive a total of five new Airbus A330 aircrafts. The next A330s will arrive in April, May and June.
