Yemenia Orders 10 A350, 5 A330s for Oman Air

DUBAI — Airbus and Yemenia-Yemen Airways have announced a firm order for 10 A350-800 XWB aircraft. They will be configured in a two class configuration (18 first class, 265 economy).

Yemenia signed an agreement with Airbus on March 6, 2008 for up to 10 A350s. The March 2006 order was for the 1st generation A350 (non-XWB).

In addition, Oman Air has placed firm orders for 5 A330 aircraft. Three A330-300 and two A330-200. A choice of engine has yet to be made.

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