SAS skal kjøpe nye langdistansefly (8 A350 + 4 A330)

[sk931]

Danske TV2 har netop , her kl 1000, sagt at SAS køber nye fly for 18 milliarder..

Deler bare lynhurtigt....der kommer sikkert mere fra andre

Hilsen Ole

MEre: det drejer sig om 8 stks A350 og 4 A330 skrives netop nu på TV

[LNv22]

Yep!

Det skal være snakk om:

- 8 A350-900
- 4 enhanched A330-300
- Inntil 7 av dagens A330/A340 maskiner vil få oppgraderte kabiner (egen tråd i Flyforum).

http://e24.no/boers-og-finans/sas-kj...arder/20647728

[LN-KGL]

12 Airbusser - 4 A330-300 Enhanched + 8 A350-900 i følge informasjon på Oslo Børs

Inntil 7 av dagens A330/A340 vil få en kabinoppgradering innen 2015.

[SudCaravelle]

Dette var virkelig good news! Ser de ogssa skal modifisere interioeret til deres gamle A330?

[LNv22]

Pressemeldingen ute nå:

SAS signs with Airbus: Total renewal of long haul fleet

New Airbus fleet will bring SAS into a new long haul future.

SAS and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the order of eight new A350-900 XWB and four A330-300 Enhanced. The agreement marks the launch of SAS' long haul strategy of an extensive fleet renewal plan, options for more aircraft and a total upgrade of passenger cabins on existing fleet.

SAS recently launched a completely new service concept to create the most modern flight experience for our customers. The customer offer is backed by a comprehensive fleet renewal plan with 65 short haul aircraft already announced and initiated, now complemented with an extensive long haul fleet plan. Key deliverables within the strategy 4Excellence Next Generation have paved the way.

"I am very happy with today's announcement. Whilst continuing to deliver on our strategy and plan for a profitable SAS, we are succeeding in making fundamental changes that allows us to invest in our future as Scandinavia's leading airline - for the benefit of our customers, employees and shareholders," said Rickard Gustafson, SAS Group President & CEO.

With the announcement today, SAS initiates important measures to secure a modern and efficient long haul fleet with state of the art aircraft technology from Airbus.

"We are delighted that SAS has underscored their confidence in Airbus by selecting our A330, which offers unbeatable economics and the highest level of operational reliability alongside the A350 XWB, the world's most technologically advanced and efficient aircraft," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.

A modern and efficient long haul fleet

The first A350-900 is due in 2018, and already in 2015, the fleet will be upgraded with the first couple of A330-300 Enhanced to replace A340 when the current leasing agreements expire. In the meantime, SAS will commence the cabin upgrade of seven aircraft in the existing fleet.

"The great technological improvements of this extensive fleet renewal plan give SAS a long haul fleet that will be top of class in the industry. It will truly increase our competitiveness and strengthen our customer offering - both with regard to comfort, service and efficiency. Furthermore, we are able to significantly bring down fuel consumption which will lower our costs and support our goals to reduce emissions," said Rickard Gustafson.

The A350 is a completely new aircraft type incorporating advanced aerodynamics, the latest materials and system technology available. It offers up to 30% lower fuel consumption per passenger seat and reduced noise by half compared to e.g. A340.

"I look back at an extremely eventful year for SAS with tangible results. We have introduced, delivered and will continue to deliver on our important plan for a profitable SAS. We have launched more than 50 new routes and a completely new customer offer. And now we present a highly competitive long haul plan which will allow SAS to continue our proactive efforts," said Rickard Gustafson.

The fleet plan has the flexibility to include considerable growth and will be financed by export credit financing and sale & leaseback. The list price of the order is estimated at 3,3 BUSD.

About the long haul fleet renewal plan

SAS' current long haul fleet consists of seven A340-300 and four A330-300 as well as an additional leased A340 in autumn 2013.

Eight A350-900 XWB

· SAS will order eight A350-900 with options for another six aircraft.
· The A350-900 has approximately 20% higher passenger capacity than the existing A340/A330 fleet.
· The A350-900 is a completely new aircraft type incorporating advanced aerodynamics, the latest materials and system technology available.
· The Aircraft offers up to 30% lower fuel consumption per passenger seat.
· More comfort, larger windows and a quieter cabin resulting in reduced noise by half compared to e.g. A340.
· The A350 will be delivered to SAS starting 2018.

Four A330-300 Enhanced

· SAS will increase its efficient A330 fleet from four to eight aircraft by ordering four of the A330-300 Enhanced.
· The improvements include a new cabin interior, a 2% fuel burn reduction and a huge increase in range, making it a capable aircraft for all of SAS network.
· The A330-300 Enhanced will be delivered to SAS starting 2015

Upgrade of seven A330/A340

· SAS will upgrade the passenger cabins on up to seven selected A330/A340.
· The upgrade will consists of new seats throughout the cabin including fully flat seats in Business Class, and throughout the entire cabin a new high definition full video on demand in-flight entertainment system.
· The Cabin upgrade is expected to be completed 2015.

Press meeting in Oslo Airport Tuesday 25 June 11:00. Also on webcast: http://stream.l6.no/sas/.

For further information please contact:
SAS
Corporate Communication
Press Office Phone: +46 8 797 2944

Kilde: http://se.yhp.waymaker.net/sasgroup/....asp?id=269175

[pgaa]

Gode nyheter på en tirsdag, og bra at dem kjøper A350. Eller åtte 850 som Tv2 Danmark har på "Breaking"-tickeren sin

[sk931]

pgrade of seven A330/A340

· SAS will upgrade the passenger cabins on up to seven selected A330/A340.
· The upgrade will consists of new seats throughout the cabin including fully flat seats in Business Class, and throughout the entire cabin a new high definition full video on demand in-flight entertainment system.
· The Cabin upgrade is expected to be completed 2015.

OG det er helt sikkert tiltrængt...hurra for det
Hilsen Ole

[ILS2]

Da har vi endelig fått bekreftet at sklisetene skal byttes ut. Hvis jeg har tolket dette riktig, så skal de nye Business-setene være på plass fra 2015...?

[LN-KGL]

Synes det er utrolig av SAS ikke utnyttet en lansering av dette under Paris Airshow.

[Dash]

Beholdes de 4 nåværende A330? Slik at flåten økes til 16 fly?

[pgaa]

Ser på BusinessClass.se at det skal være offisiell pressevisning av SAS' nye A350 klokken 11:00 i Oslo.

[Dag Viking]

Klarer ikke være positiv til dette. A359 betyr at færre nye ruter kan åpnes, det blir færre frekvenser og SAS går mer og mer i retning av et selskap for turistene i stedet for de forretningsreisende.
Det er ikke så mange årene siden selskapet måtte kutte ned på antall ruter, leie ut materiell osv, siden flyene (330/340) var for store til markedet. Da ønsket man seg tilbake til 763. Dette er tydeligvis glemt nå, og man vil ha enda større fly.
SAS går i motsatt retning av f.eks. UA, CX, ANA og JAL som har gått mot mindre enheter med fokus på frekvens og høyere yield.
Uten at man skal skylde på DU, så kan jo deres inntreden med lave sete-kostnader ha hatt en påvirkning på valg av flyflåte. Det ser ut som langdistanse fra Skandinavia blir mange seter pr fly, lave frekvenser og lave kostnader pr sete. Fint for de fritids-reisende, synd for de jobb-reisende.

Edit: For å presisere - Positivt med nye fly, bare synd det ble "feil" valg. 333E ser ut som et godt valg med hurtig levering, som passer SAS godt. Selv om det ikke er så langsiktig vil det nok være et konkurransedyktig fly de neste 10 årene.
4x333E erstatter 4x340, 8x350 erstatter 3x340, 4x333 og som evt ekspansjon? Det er sikkert mulig å få flere fly om markedet tillater det, både 333E og 350.

[Dash]

Originally Posted by pgaa

Ser på BusinessClass.se at det skal være offisiell pressevisning av SAS' nye A350 klokken 11:00 i Oslo.

Link til live feed:
http://stream.l6.no/sas/

[Gulboble]

Gratulerer med ny buss til SAS

[Twin Otter]

Der kom nyheten vi har ventet på.

[pgaa]

Pressemeldingen fra Airbus

SAS selects eight A350 XWBs and four A330s


Airbus fleet will bring the airline into a new long haul future
25 JUNE 2013 PRESS RELEASE

Scandinavian carrier SAS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for eight A350 XWBs and four A330s, as part of its strategy to modernize its fleet with more fuel-efficient aircraft. The agreement was signed in the Nowegian capital, Oslo. The new A350-900s and A330-300s will join the airline’s existing fleet of 30 Airbus aircraft. Engine selection for the A330s will be announced by the airline at a later date.
Currently, SAS operates a fleet of 19 A320 Family aircraft, four A330s and seven A340s. The new wide-body aircraft will fit seamlessly into the airline’s fleet and deliver operational efficiencies and cost savings due to the commonality across the fleet, a feature unique to Airbus.
“The great technological improvements of this extensive fleet renewal plan give SAS a long haul fleet that will be top of class in the industry. It will truly increase our competitiveness and strengthen our customer offering – both with regard to comfort, service and efficiency. We look forward to welcoming our passengers on board these fuel efficient aircraft with extremely comfortable and quiet cabins,” said Rickard Gustafson, SAS Group President & CEO.

“We are delighted that SAS has underscored their confidence in Airbus by selecting our A330, which offers unbeatable economics and the highest level of operational reliability alongside the A350 XWB, the world’s most technologically advanced and efficient aircraft,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.’’

The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) is an all-new, mid-size long-range aircraft product line comprising three versions and seating between 270 and 350 passengers in typical three-class layouts. The A350 XWB Family will bring a step change in efficiency compared with existing aircraft in its size category, using 25 per cent less fuel and providing an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions.

The A330 Family, which spans 250 to 300 seats, and includes Freighter, VIP, and Military Transport/Tanker variants, has now attracted more than 1,200 orders, with around 900 aircraft flying with more than 100 operators worldwide. Ever since the original version of the A330-300 entered service, the hallmark has been its very efficient operating economics. Thanks to the introduction of numerous product improvements, it still remains the most cost-efficient and capable aircraft in its class operating today, and the family achieves average dispatch reliability above 99 percent.

http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/new...nd-four-a330s/

[LNv22]

Hva er egentlig grunnen til at man går for ytterligere fire A330 maskiner i flåten, og ikke satser på å ha helt like maskiner og kjøper 12 A350 med det samme?

Økonomi?

[Martin]

Originally Posted by LNv22

Hva er egentlig grunnen til at man går for ytterligere fire A330 maskiner i flåten, og ikke satser på å ha helt like maskiner og kjøper 12 A350 med det samme?

Økonomi?

Kjappere levering?

[ESSA_TWR]

Originally Posted by LNv22

Hva er egentlig grunnen til at man går for ytterligere fire A330 maskiner i flåten, og ikke satser på å ha helt like maskiner og kjøper 12 A350 med det samme?

Økonomi?

Leveranstillgänglighet vad jag förstår.

[OY-CIR]

Var klar over A350, det var vel forventet. Men fire nye A330-300 Enhanced sjokkerte meg. Beste hadde vel vert å fase ut alle LH de har nå, og ta en ren A350 flåte...