Check out our new Airbus A350-900 aircraft
With Aircalin, your journey begins long before you land. With the addition of the Airbus A350-900 to our fleet, we invite you to enjoy a whole new flying experience, designed with your well-being in mind from start to finish. Just as on our other aircraft, every detail is crafted to make your flight a serene experience.
This addition also marks the beginning of a new era for our airline, driven by a simple ambition: to combine technological excellence with the New Caledonian spirit that has always defined us. Because travelling with Aircalin is about much more than just reaching a destination—it’s about experiencing the warmth and hospitality that define our island. With the A350-900, we’re looking toward the future without losing sight of what matters most: showcasing New Caledonia to the world.
A distinctive identity
This new aircraft is the first in our fleet to feature our new visual identity. Named Malaoui (F-OLUI), after the famous mountain in New Caledonia, this name connects us to our roots and our homeland, proudly flying across planet.
From its redesigned livery to the details of its cabin, Malaoui embodies a new chapter in our history: more efficient, more modern, and more comfortable. It is a symbol of our ambition for the future and the beginning of a new era for our passengers.
On board
Why are you going to love the A350-900?
 Leader in Long-Haul Flight The Airbus A350-900 was designed for long-haul flights, with performance optimized to provide you with a smoother and more enjoyable travel experience. |  Travel further while reducing your impact Up to 25% less fuel and CO₂ compared to previous-generation long-haul aircraft, thanks to its cutting-edge technology and materials. |  Comfort starts with silence One of the quietest cabins in the sky. Less noise on board so you can sleep better, relax, work… or simply enjoy your trip to the fullest. |
 More comfort An environment designed with your well-being in mind. A spacious cabin, high ceilings, and next-generation seats in each of the three cabins. Thanks to optimized pressurization, six temperature control zones, and a complete air change every three minutes, you’ll enjoy optimal comfort throughout your journey. |  Next-generation entertainment and connectivity Enjoy Aircalin’s in-flight entertainment on your 4K screen and take advantage of state-of-the-art features: USB-A and USB-C ports (60W), Bluetooth pairing, and optional Internet access. |  New Caledonia Travels with You Materials, colours, and details inspired by New Caledonia enhance your travel experience. And, as always, what sets Aircalin apart: the smiles and warmth of our flight crews. |
Three ways to travel
The A350-900 has 325 seats on board, Hibiscus Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class cabins. These three cabins, inspired by New Caledonian nature (as is the case with our entire fleet), are designed to provide you with optimal comfort during your long-haul flights, regardless of which cabin you choose.
Business Hibiscus: Elegance and Privacy
Enjoy the unique experience of exclusive service and a cabin designed for your comfort. Spacious and serene, it offers each passenger a privileged, intimate, and harmonious space of luxury. Special care has been taken in the layout of the cabin, the ergonomics of the seats, and the selection of the finest accessories and materials. The Hibiscus Business Class features 32 suite seats.
➜ Enjoy even more space with the Hibiscus Extra Comfort suite seat, located in the front row of the cabin: a private wardrobe with a mirror, shoe storage, and ample legroom.
Premium Economy: Sophistication and Ample Space
Premium Economy offers you an exclusive space with 24 seats spread across just three rows. Its contoured seat, which reclines up to 39°, ensures you have plenty of legroom even when the person in front of you reclines their seat. Its elegant design and soothing atmosphere invite you to enjoy your flight to the fullest, whether you want to work or relax.
Economy Class: Modern Amenities, and Comfortable Seat Options
Designed for long-haul flights, the Economy cabin combines space, comfort, and modernity. Its bright, contemporary atmosphere creates a pleasant environment where everyone can travel with complete peace of mind. With 269 seats, it offers a comfortable travel experience inspired by Aircalin’s warm hospitality.
➜ Economy seat options offer you more legroom and greater comfort.
In Pictures
Seat map
- Wide seat (53 cm)
- Sliding partition creating a private space
- 109 cm of space between seats
- Individual closet with mirror
- Dedicated shoe storage
- More generous front legroom
- Perfectly flat bed over 2 m long
- Padded ottoman footrest
- Touchscreen reading light
- Large swivel tray table
- Small storage compartment
- Coat hook
- 20-inch 4K screen
- Noise-canceling headphones
- Induction charger
- USB-A and USB-C ports (60W) and 110V power outlet
- Bluetooth pairing
- Internet access
- Wide seat (53 cm)
- Sliding partition creating a private space
- 109 cm of space between seats
- Perfectly flat bed over 2 m long
- Padded ottoman footrest
- Touchscreen reading light
- Large swivel tray table
- Small storage compartment
- Coat hook
- 20-inch 4K screen
- Noise-canceling headphones
- Induction charger
- USB-A and USB-C ports (60W) and 110V power outlet
- Bluetooth pairing
- Internet access
- Shell-shaped seat that preserves space when the person in front reclines their seat
- Reclines up to 39°
- Wide 47-cm seat
- Comfortable memory foam seat
- 109-cm space between seats
- Leg rest
- Divider extending from the headrest to the center partition
- Wide armrests
- 1 or 2 fold-out trays for meals and electronic devices
- Storage pockets
- Coat hook
- 15.6-inch 4K screen
- Noise-canceling headphones
- USB-A and USB-C ports (60W)
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Optional Internet access
- Reclines up to 26°
- Wide 45-cm seat
- 78-cm space between seats
- Storage pocket
- 4-position adjustable headrest
- Comfortable memory foam seat
- Cup holder
- Coat hook
- 13.3-inch 4K display
- Recyclable bioplastic headphones made from cornstarch
- USB-A and USB-C ports (60W)
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Optional Internet access
- Offering more space for your legs
- Located at the beginning of the row
- Paying - Starting from 4,000 XPF
- Located at the front of the Economy cab
- Fast disembarkation
- Saving time for your formalities on arrival
- Paid - Starting at 3,000 XPF
- Offering more space for your legs
- Located at the emergency exits
- Paying - Starting from 4,000 XPF
For security reasons, they are not accessible to :
- babies and children under 12 traveling alone or accompanied,
- pregnant women,
- people who can not understand security instructions given in English or French,
- passengers traveling with an animal,
- people who can not justify a sufficient physical condition to open the doors if necessary (people with reduced mobility, elderly people as well as passengers whose stature would be likely to hinder access to emergency exits)
Experience the A350-900
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Caledonian way to travel
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