Hawaiian Airlines Places A350 Order

Hawaiian Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for six future Airbus A350 XWB-800s in addition to six A330-200s, selecting Airbus aircraft for the first time in its history, the airframer said. The aircraft will be deployed within the airline’s Pacific network, extending from Hawaii to nine cities in the western United States and three cities in the South Pacific.

With a range of up to 8,300 nautical miles, the A350 will be available in three basic passenger versions: the A350-800, accommodating 270 passengers; the A350-900, seating 314; and the A350-1000 for 350 passengers.
 
Hawaiian Airlines will begin receiving the new A330-200s starting in 2012. A350 deliveries will begin in 2017, Airbus said.