South African Airways (SAA) last week for the first time deployed its Airbus A350-900 on the New York route.
The new Airbus will join a fleet of four new A350-900s commissioned by SAA in October 2019. Equipped with Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines, the aircraft is regarded as among the world’s most fuel efficient and environmentally friendly.
Acting SAA chief executive, Zuks Ramasia, said: “Through the A350s, we will lower our operational costs and save on our fuel consumption by 25% and also lower our maintenance costs by 40% over a five-year period.” – Bjorn Vorster
