The Scandinavian airline SAS confirmed a record order at a press conference in Copenhagen on Tuesday, committing to as many as 40 twin-aisle aircraft from Airbus's A330 family to renew and expand its long-haul fleet.
At list prices the jets carry a combined value above $10 billion (€8.75bn), though, as is standard in the industry, SAS is likely to have negotiated a substantial discount for such a large bulk purchase.
The order covers a mix of the new, more fuel-efficient A330-900, part of the upgraded A330neo range, and the older A330-300, which will support the airline's growth in the nearer term.
First deliveries are expected from the early 2030s and the scale of the commitment marks a remarkable turnaround.
SAS emerged from US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2024 after a painful restructuring that wiped out billions in debt, delisted its shares and brought in new owners led by the Air France-KLM group.
