Air Caraibes has taken delivery of its first of three Airbus A350-1000s it has on order.
The Groupe Dubreuil carrier already operates three A350-900s and six A330s on routes from Paris to the French Caribbean.
Delivery comes after the airline confirmed its order for the -1000s three years ago.
Air Caraibes’ A350-1000 are configured in a three class layout with 429 seats, including 24 business class seats, 45 in premium economy and 360 in economy.
Embraer has scaled back its 2024 E-Jet delivery expectations due to engine shortages and other supply chain troubles that continue hampering the Brazilian manufacturer’s ability to speed up production.
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