2023-12-19 16:05:55
Azul Linhas Aéreas has announced a firm order for four additional A330-900s arising from a purchase agreement signed in June 2023. With these aircraft, the airline will expand its fleet and offer international routes.
From 2026 onwards, 7 new Airbus A330neo will land in the company’s hangars, the four now ordered in addition to the three ordered in November 2022, which had not yet been delivered, capable of operating long distance flights with lower fuel burn and operating costs. lower.
“We are proud to announce this order as it positions Azul as the airline with the most fuel-efficient fleet in the region, with more than 80% of our capacity coming from state-of-the-art aircraft. With the five A330neos we currently operate and the seven we now have on order, we will standardize our international fleet, which will allow us to further enhance Azul’s renowned customer experience and on-time operation,” said Alexandre Malfitani, Azul’s Chief Financial Officer. .
“Azul’s confirmed confidence in the A330neo highlights, once once more, that the model’s economy and performance are making a real difference to the company’s widebody strategy, putting them ahead of the competition,” said Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International. “While Azul will leverage the full potential of Airbus’ exclusive commonality between its A330 and A320 Family fleets, passengers will be able to enjoy a best-in-class, spacious cabin experience – and this on all long-haul flights that the airline offers across its attractive and globally growing network.”
The A330neo is Airbus’ latest widebody aircraft. Powered by the latest generation of Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nm / 13,300 km non-stop. At the end of November 2023, the A330neo family had accumulated more than 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers in different countries, making it the most popular widebody aircraft line in the world, dominating the short and medium-haul widebody aircraft market. .
The A330neo features the award-winning Airspace cabin, which offers passengers a high level of comfort, design and ambiance. This translates into more personal space, expanded overhead bins, a new lighting system and access to the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.
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