Finnair’s A350 to Take Off in October

By Adeline Christabelle Palar - September 23, 2015

Finnair's A350 will fly start flying on October 7.
Finnair's A350 XWB orders will be delivered to the operator starting October 9.
The airline uses the Zodiac Cirrus III seat in its business cabin.
The aircraft's economy cabin comes with a 3-3-3 configuration.
The new aircraft comes with upgraded features, including in-flight Wi-Fi.
11-inch touchscreens in the aircraft's economy class.

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Finnair will soon become the first airline in Europe and the third operator in the world to fly the Airbus A350 XWB when it takes delivery of the new aircraft in October. The new fleet has been scheduled to serve both long-haul and short-haul flights, starting with the Helsinki—Amsterdam route on October 9 and followed by the Helsinki—Shanghai route on November 21. Finnair acquired a total of 19 A350 XWBs, which will later on be assigned to serve the airline’s Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Beijing routes. Designed by Finland-based dSign Vertti Kivi & Co., the new aircraft’s interior oozes a futuristic touch with its soft white-and-grey color palette. Passengers will be able to enjoy a range of enhanced in-flight entertainment features on board, such as Wi-Fi access, fully-flat business seats, and an improved dining menu.

For more information, visit Finnair.