Iberia Dedicates New A350 Next to Celebrate ‘Bicentenario Policía Nacional’

Thursday, March 21, 2024

In a significant gesture to mark the 200th anniversary of Spain’s National Police, Iberia introduced the most advanced, eco-friendly, and sophisticated airplane in its collection, dedicating it to Spain’s oldest public institution.

The aircraft in question is an A350 Next, with registration EC-OFM and named “Bicentenario Policia Nacional”, which joined Iberia’s fleet this month and began operating last week.

The inauguration event at La Muñoza was led by Iberia’s president, Fernando Candela, and the National Police’s chief director, Francisco Pardo. The ceremony featured a display of unity with police officers from various divisions, alongside patrol vehicles and motorbikes in uniform, heralding the launch of Iberia’s latest A350.

Fernando Candela highlighted the close collaboration between this long-standing institution and Iberia in all the airports in our country. “National Police agents and Iberia workers are there together, every day, with the aim of assisting the trips of millions of people so that their experience is as pleasant and safe as possible.”

Furthermore, the president of Iberia highlighted the fact that the airline and the National Police have many things in common. “Our vocation for public service, our dedication to taking care of citizens and also the fact that we are the oldest in our sector. With 200 years of history, you are the oldest state body of all the Security Forces in Spain, and we are the oldest airline in Spain: we will turn 100 in 2027.”

For his part, Francisco Pardo pointed out that “today a great dream is taking off with the help of a great company like Iberia. The airline has honoured us by naming one of its aircraft after the Bicentennial of the National Police. For us it will be a real pleasure to see your plane take off, proudly bearing the name of the National Police.”

Pardo expressed his gratitude to “a leading airline such as Iberia, an innovative company that generously gives us the chance to have one of its planes celebrate the Bicentennial of the National Police. We in Spain should feel proud of companies like Iberia, for its great track record of public service since its founding almost a century ago, in 1927. Iberia is providing us with a wonderful way of coming close to people, so that they keep in mind that their bicentennial police force is always by their side, no matter how far they travel.”

The A350 Next: Iberia’s Pinnacle of Modern Aviation

Iberia’s A350 Next stands at the forefront of modern aviation, incorporating cutting-edge technology to achieve unparalleled efficiency. Crafted from the most eco-friendly materials available, it boasts a significant reduction in weight by one ton, underscoring its commitment to sustainability.

This model transforms passenger travel with its expansive cabin, enhancing comfort and offering superior amenities across all seating categories – from Economy to Premium Economy and Business Class.

Key innovations include upgraded cabin comfort, offering increased privacy, more room, and innovative lighting settings to enhance the travel atmosphere. Furthermore, the aircraft is equipped with the latest in connectivity and entertainment systems, ensuring passengers have an enjoyable journey from start to finish.

Notably, the A350 Next emerges as one of the quietest aircraft in the skies while achieving a remarkable 30 to 35% improvement in fuel and CO2 efficiency. This leap in environmental performance is attributed to its state-of-the-art construction materials and the sophisticated design of its Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.

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