KLM takes delivery of first Airbus A350‑900 in Toulouse
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- KLM received its first Airbus A350‑900, registration PH‑ZNA, on 2 October in Toulouse and flew it to Amsterdam as flight KL9860, landing at 16:11.
- The new aircraft, named De Nachtwacht, joins a fleet of 22 A350‑900s ordered by KLM and will replace the airline’s Airbus A330‑200 and A330‑300 types, with the Boeing 777‑200 ER slated for later retirement.
Why it matters
The introduction of the A350‑900 supports fleet modernization and may improve fuel efficiency and capacity for KLM’s long‑haul network.
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