INTERATIONAL Lease Finance Corporation has upped its A350 order to 20 A350 XWBs. It originally ordered 16 A350s, the new order is for the -800 and the -900 versions, but it will also be able to select the -1000 version upon request.

"Airbus is now offering an outstanding product which satisfies the market and our requirements," says ILFC Chairman and CEO Steven Udvar-Hazy.

"ILFC's order confirms that the A350 XWB is a very attractive asset for a leading lessor. It is yet another strong endorsement by the financial community for our all new product," Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders said. "The all-new A350 XWB will bring unrivalled operating performance and economics, whilst passengers will enjoy more comfort in a highly advanced and more spacious cabin. Being extremely fuel efficient and quiet, it will also set new standards in terms of environmental friendliness."

This deal brings total orders for the A350 XWB to 196 from nine customers.