2022 CABIN C O N C E PT AWA R D E N T R Y
Fleet renewal at AIR FRANCE aims to cut impacts and upgrade & enhance the customer experience
Airline Air France
Comfort & style
Launched
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October 2021
• Interior design • Catering, • Comfort • CSR
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ince introducing the Airbus A350 on its long-haul fleet, Air France has continued its fleet renewal with firm orders – the largest from a European customer – for 60 A220-300s, plus 30 options and 30 purchase rights. These will replace the airline’s Airbus A318s, A319s and A320s by 2025. Ultimately the A220-300s will account for close to 60% of the medium-haul fleet, alongside the Airbus A320 and A321. The move has four key aims: To reduce environmental impacts, upgrade comfort for passengers, enhance the Air France brand, and reinforce the gastronomy positioning.
Reducing impacts The Airbus A220-300 generates 20% less CO2 emissions than the aircraft it replaces and has a 34% reduced noise footprint. It plays a decisive role in reducing Air France’s environmental footprint. It has an operating range and capacity perfectly suited to serving Air France’s short and medium-haul network.
Comfort The A220-300 has 148 seats in a 3-2 configuration offering 80% of customers a window or aisle Read full product details at onboardhospitality.com/awards
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