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Azul receives the first Airbus A330neo in the Americas
The first A330neo of the Americas has been delivered to Azul Linhas Aéreas on lease from Avolon, becoming the first airline from the Americas to fly the A330-900. The aircraft is the first of 15 A330neo ordered by Avolon.
The A330neo, Airbus’ new generation A330 aircraft, will be used by the airline to expand its international route network between Brazil and Europe and the United States. Fitted with a three-class cabin accommodating 34 business class, 96 economy Xtra and 168 economy class seats, the A330neo offers passengers greater comfort along with the newest and the most advanced in-flight experience while the airline will benefit from the aircraft’s unrivalled operating economics.
“We are very proud to be the first A330neo operator in the Americas. This new aircraft will play a key role in the expansion of our international markets supporting our strategy of having a modern and fuel-efficient fleet,” celebrated John Rodgerson, Azul’s CEO.
“With its many new features and an Airspace cabin, the A330neo can only add to Azul’s many travel awards,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. “Innovation-packed, superior passenger comfort and 25% fuel efficiency all rolled in to one – that’s the A330neo.”
The A330neo is the true new-generation aircraft building on the most popular widebody A330’s features and leveraging on A350 XWB technology. Powered by the latest Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330neo provides an unprecedented level of efficiency – with 25% lower fuel burn per seat than previous generation competitors. Equipped with the Airbus Airspace cabin, the A330neo offers a unique passenger experience with more personal space and the latest generation in-flight entertainment system and connectivity.
Founded in 2008, Azul is a Brazilian carrier that serves 108 destinations across South America, the United States and Portugal.
Airbus has sold 1,200 aircraft, has a backlog of nearly 600 and nearly 700 in operation throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, representing a 56% market share of the in-service fleet. Since 1994, Airbus has secured nearly 70% of net orders in the region.
Delta Air Lines' first A330neo makes inaugural flight
The A330-900 is the larger of the two A330neo variants that Airbus launched in 2014. The A330neo brings significant efficiency improvements while also introducing the award-winning Airspace by Airbus cabin, which offers the newest and most advanced in-flight experience with extra personal space, larger overhead luggage bins, latest generation in-flight entertainment system and state-of-the-art ambient lighting.
Incorporating the latest-generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, along with aerodynamic enhancements – including new extended composite wingtips which provide 3.7 metres of increased overall wing-span, as well as increased lift and reduced drag – the A330neo is a more efficient aircraft, delivering 25% lower fuel burn than previous generation aircraft and the lowest seat-mile cost in its category. The A330-900 range is 6,550 nautical miles in a typical three-class configuration.
Emirates still in talks with Boeing over B787 order
Emirates (EK, Dubai Int'l) has dismissed reports that it has cancelled a tentative order with Boeing (BOE, Chicago O'Hare) for forty B787-10s.
Last week, the Dubai-based carrier's FY2018/19 financial results omitted mention of the B787s while focussing entirely on the A330neo/A350 for which it has signed a commitment for forty A330-900s and thirty A350-900s.
"In November 2017, Emirates announced a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of forty Boeing 787s which, at this time, has not been converted into a firm contract," an Emirates spokesperson said in a statement to Khaleej Times. "However, we can confirm that discussions on the 787 are ongoing."
Emirates currently operates 109 A380-800s (with a further fifty-three on order from Airbus), ten B777-200(LR)s, and 136 B777-300(ER)s (with a further six due). It also has orders with Boeing for thirty-five B777-8s and 115 B777-9s.
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Vistara eyes ex-Jet Airways widebodies for European flights
Vistara (UK, Delhi Int'l) is planning to add sixteen aircraft previously operated by Jet Airways (9W, Mumbai Int'l), tentatively including all ten B777-300(ER)s, three A330s, and three B737s, the Business Standard has reported.
The carrier is eyeing the widebody aircraft to hasten its entry into the long-haul market, particularly on routes to Europe.
Currently, Vistara operates an exclusively narrowbody fleet of thirteen A320-200s and nine A320-200neo. The 51/49 joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Group has six B787-9s on order from Boeing with entry into service expected in early 2020.
Prior to its grounding in mid-April, Jet Airways operated ten B777-300(ER)s. The Indian carrier owned all ten units, although their acquisition was backed by US EXIM Bank guarantees. The airline also operated four A330-200s and four A330-300s. Of these, two have already been re-registered on the Isle of Man by owner CDB Leasing.
SpiceJet (SG, Delhi Int'l) has so far committed to taking over twenty-two ex-Jet Airways B737s. AirAsia India (I5, Chennai) is also reportedly considering adding some of the narrowbodies, while Air India (AI, Mumbai Int'l) dropped a plan to take over ex-Jet B777s.
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segunda-feira, 6 de maio de 2019
First Lion Air A330neo rolls-out of Airbus paint shop
The first A330neo for Lion Air Group has rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, France, featuring the airline’s distinctive livery. The aircraft will be operated on lease from BOC Aviation.
Altogether, Lion Air Group will acquire 10 A330neo aircraft, eight of which will be leased from BOC Aviation. The aircraft will have a single-class layout seating 440 passengers and will be operated by Lion Air on selected domestic routes, as well as charter and pilgrimage service to Saudi Arabia. Some of the aircraft will be operated by Thai Lion on long-haul services from Thailand.
The first aircraft will now continue its industrial process and proceed soon to ground and flight tests, before the delivery to the airline in the coming weeks.
The A330neo is the true new-generation aircraft building on the best-selling widebody A330’s features and leveraging on A350 XWB technology. Powered by the latest Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330neo provides an unprecedented level of efficiency – with 25% lower fuel burn per seat than previous generation competitors. Equipped with the Airspace by Airbus cabin, the A330neo offers a unique passenger experience with more personal space and the latest generation in-flight entertainment system and connectivity.
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