Finnair will become the first airline in Europe to operate the A350 XWB and the third operator in the world.
Finnair has acquired a total of 19 A350 XWBs and will operate its fleet on premium long haul routes, beginning with services between Helsinki and Shanghai.
The A350 XWB is Airbus’ all-new mid-size long range aircraft family and the newest member of Airbus’ leading widebody family. The A350 XWB had received 782 Firm orders from 40 customers as of August 2015.