he 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”, celebrates 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.”
A330neo je skutečné letadlo nové generace, které staví na nejoblíbenějších funkcích A330 s širokým tělem a využívá technologii A350 XWB. Poháněno nejnovějšími motory Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 poskytuje A330neo nebývalou úroveň účinnosti - s 25% nižším spálením paliva na sedadlo než u konkurence předchozí generace. A330neo je vybaven kabinou Airbus Airspace a nabízí jedinečný zážitek cestujících s více osobním prostorem a nejnovější generací zábavního systému za letu a konektivitou.
Founded in 2008, Azul is a Brazilian carrier that serves 108 destinations across South America, the United States and Portugal.
Airbus prodal 1,200 600 letadel, má nevyřízené zásoby téměř 700 a téměř 56 v provozu v celé Latinské Americe a Karibiku, což představuje 1994% podíl na trhu flotily v provozu. Od roku 70 Airbus zajistil téměř XNUMX procent čistých objednávek v regionu.
