KLM has named its first Airbus A350 The Night Watch, extending a new fleet naming theme built around celebrated Dutch artworks. The aircraft is in final assembly in Toulouse and already carries KLM’s livery.
Delivery is due at the end of August, with first passenger service set for September on the Toronto route. The type is configured with 331 seats: 34 in World Business Class, 26 in Premium Comfort and 271 in Economy.
The A350 enters KLM’s €7 billion fleet renewal programme, which also covers A350 freighters, Embraer E195-E2s, Airbus A321neos and additional Boeing 787s. The naming shift gives the airline a cleaner branding frame as the fleet transition moves into service.