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International Airlines Group (IAG) has ordered eight Airbus A350-900 aircrafts for Iberia.

The conversion of these eight aircraft options into firm orders is part of IAG’s long-haul order announced in April 2013.

The latest addition to the Airbus Widebody product line-up, the A350-900 is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines reportedly offers improved operations benefits.

Airbus customers chief operating officer John Leahy said: "We are very proud that IAG has chosen the A350-900 aircraft for Iberia.

"We welcome a new operator of the most efficient mid-size long-haul aircraft in the market.

"The A350XWB is the aircraft of choice in its category and set to become a reference among passengers for its unrivalled cabin comfort and quietness."

"The A350XWB is the aircraft of choice in its category and set to become a reference among passengers for its unrivalled cabin comfort and quietness."

Integrating advanced aerodynamics, design and technologies, the A350 XWB is a line of mid-size wide-body jets offered in three versions from 276 to 369 seats.

70% of the A350 XWB’s airframe is made from advanced composite materials such as titanium and aluminium alloys. The aircraft also offers a 25% reduction in fuel consumption, with lower operation costs than other aircrafts.

By late June, Airbus firmed up 742 orders for A350 XWB from 38 global customers. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2019.

Image: Airbus A350-900 in Iberia’s livery. Photo: courtesy of Airbus SAS.

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