SAS has ordered 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft in what the airline described as the largest fleet investment in its history.
The agreement, valued at more than $10 billion at list prices, combines new A330neo aircraft with additional A330-300s that will help support growth before deliveries of the new jets begin.
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The order comes less than two years after SAS completed its Chapter 11 restructuring and follows last year's purchase of 55 Embraer E195-E2 regional jets, continuing the airline's fleet renewal strategy.
The order covers the A330-900, the larger and by far the most popular member of the A330neo family. Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the widebody has a range of up to 8,100 nm (15,000 km). The aircraft succeeds the A330-300, of which SAS currently operates eight.
"For 80 years, SAS has connected Scandinavia with the world and the world with Scandinavia. Today, we are investing in the next chapter of our story," said Anko van der Werff, President & CEO of SAS. "This is the largest investment in our company’s history and a clear signal of our confidence in the future."
SAS also announced plans to expand its operations at Copenhagen Airport by 2030. According to the airline, the growth strategy could support an additional 25,000 jobs and contribute DKK 25 billion to Denmark's gross domestic product.
The carrier returned to profitability in 2025 after completing a sweeping financial restructuring that reduced more than $2 billion in debt. Air France-KLM is now one of SAS' principal shareholders following the recapitalization.
Founded in 1946 by the national airlines of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, SAS has been rebuilding its network and fleet after years of financial difficulties. The Airbus order is expected to become the airline's largest aircraft acquisition to date.
