SriLankan Airlines signs MoU for six A330s and four A350 XWBs

SriLankan Airlines signed (19-Jun-2013) an MoU for six A330-300s and four A350-900s. The airline, an all Airbus operator, has chosen the A330 and the latest generation A350 XWB aircraft as part of its long-haul fleet renewal. CEO Kapila Chandrasena said: "The efficiency, reliability and passenger appeal of our in-service A330s form the pillar of SriLankan's long-haul operations. Adding more new A330's to our fleet, combined with the unbeatable economics the A350 XWB will offer, allows us to achieve a strong economical performance." [more - original PR]