The new aircraft will allow the majority investor in Avianca and Gol to offer greater connectivity, more access and new destinations on long-haul routes to millions of additional passengers.
This Thursday Abra Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for five A350-900s to continue expanding its international long-haul operations and increasing its capacity.
This is in line with the group's strategic plans, offering millions of passengers greater connection and new destinations on long-haul routes.
Adrian Neuhauser, CEO of Abra Group , said, “We are very pleased to announce this agreement with Airbus. We believe that with the arrival of these five A350s, which offer passengers a best-in-class experience, are more fuel efficient and have a lower cost per seat than competing aircraft, we will be able to reinforce our commitment to make trips more accessible and responsible. This also means better prices for customers, better connectivity between our continent and Europe and further consolidates Abra as one of the largest and most competitive air transport groups in Latin America. “This aircraft selection is consistent with the strategic announcements we have made this year and reinforces our long-term vision.”
While Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales at Airbus Commercial Aircraft, said in a statement “We are delighted to see that the Abra Group supports the A350 to continue its mission of strengthening air connectivity between Latin America and the rest of the world. . “The selection of the A350 reaffirms the aircraft as the undisputed leader in long-haul air travel.”
The A350 is the world's most modern and efficient wide-body aircraft and the long-range leader in the 300-410 seat category, flying efficiently in any sector, from short routes to ultra-long routes up to 9,700 nm.
Its design includes cutting-edge technologies, aerodynamics, lightweight materials and state-of-the-art engines that, together, offer a 25% advantage in fuel consumption, operating costs and CO₂ emissions, as well as a 50% noise reduction compared to with the previous generation of competing aircraft.
Airbus has sold more than 1,300 aircraft in Latin America and the Caribbean and has a leading market share in passenger aircraft. Around 800 are in service across the region, with around 500 in the order book. Since 1994, Airbus has achieved 75% of net orders in the region.
Like all Airbus aircraft, the A350 can operate on up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Airbus' goal is for its aircraft to be 100% SAF by 2030.
As of July this year, Airbus has sold more than 1,300 aircraft in Latin America and the Caribbean and has a leading market share of passenger aircraft in service. Around 800 are in operation throughout the region, and around 500 in the order book, concentrating 75% of the market share on the continent.
Avianca's alliance with Abra was announced in May 2022 and Gol's entry was closed in May of last year, after the failed attempt to incorporate Viva Air.
