KLM Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus A350-900 to Advance Long-Haul Fleet Renewal. KLM has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, marking the entry of this next-generation widebody aircraft into its fleet for long-haul operations. The delivery is part of the Dutch carrier’s fleet modernization plan to strengthen its intercontinental network from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, with Toronto (Canada) among its initial planned destinations.
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The aircraft is configured for 331 passengers across three cabin classes: 34 Business Class suites featuring direct aisle access, 26 Premium Comfort seats, and 271 Economy Class seats. Equipped with Airbus‘s Airspace cabin, the aircraft features larger overhead luggage bins, advanced ambient lighting, and high-speed satellite connectivity. Powered by Rolls-Royce engines with a range of up to 9,700 nautical miles (18,000 kilometers), the A350-900 delivers a roughly 25% reduction in fuel burn, operating costs, and CO₂ emissions compared to previous-generation aircraft.
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The addition of the A350 expands Airbus‘s footprint within KLM, whose fleet currently includes 10 A330 family aircraft and 17 A321neo jets. As of late August 2026, the Airbus A350 program had logged over 1,620 orders from 69 customers globally.
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