Garuda Indonesia intends to purchase 30 A350 XWB aircraft

Airbus A350-900 XWB in the livery of Garuda Indonesia (© Airbus)
Airbus A350-900 XWB in the livery of Garuda Indonesia (© Airbus)

Garuda Indonesia has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A350 XWB aircraft. Garuda Indonesia plans to use the A350 XWB to develop its medium and long haul network, with the aircraft offering the ability to fly non-stop from Jakarta or Bali to Europe.

“Following our success in revitalising our regional operation in Asia and the Pacific, the development of our long haul network will be a priority in the coming years,” said Arif Wibowo, CEO of Garuda Indonesia. “With its reduced fuel consumption, range capability and extra wide cabin, the A350 XWB will be one of the options for us to reposition ourselves as a leading premium carrier in the competitive long haul market out of Asia.”

Today Garuda also signed a LOI with Boeing for the purchase 30 787-9s and up to 30 737 MAXs.