Repeat order from top lessor confirms strong market demand for A350 XWB
3 January 2013
Press Release
CIT Group Inc. (NYSE
CIT), a global leader in transportation finance has placed a firm order
for 10 A350-900s. This is the second time CIT has ordered A350 XWBs and
brings the lessor’s total backlog for the type to 15.
“This order for Airbus A350 XWBs will further expand
our portfolio of medium-to-long haul aircraft,” said C. Jeffrey
Knittel, President of CIT Transportation Finance. “As one of the leading
lessors in the world with more than 110 twin aisle aircraft currently
in our portfolio and on order, CIT Aerospace maintains one of the
youngest, most fuel efficient fleets in the industry. This new order
underscores our commitment to delivering highly efficient aircraft to
our global customer base.”
“We are very confident that our A350 XWB Family
will perfectly meet long haul operators’ needs by offering them the
highest levels of comfort and efficiency,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief
Operating Officer, Customers. “This repeat order for the A350 XWB from
CIT clearly demonstrates this to be the case.”
Including this latest announcement, CIT has ordered a
total of 253 Airbus aircraft comprising 187 A320 Family, 51 A330 Family
and 15 A350 XWB Family.
The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) is an all-new mid-size
long range product line comprising three versions and seating between
270 and 350 passengers in typical three-class layouts. The new Family
will bring a step change in efficiency compared with existing aircraft
in this size category, using 25 per cent less fuel and providing an
equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions. Scheduled for entry-into-service
in 2014, with CIT’s order included, the A350 XWB has already won 572
firm orders from 34 customers worldwide.
airbus.com
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