Brazil’s Azul Linhas Aéreas (Azul) has confirmed an order for four additional Airbus A330-900 aircraft, reinforcing the A330neo as the backbone of its future long-haul fleet. The order was previously listed as undisclosed and takes the airline’s A330neo backlog to 11 aircraft.
Passengers travelling on Azul’s A330neo aircraft will continue to benefit from Airbus’ airspace cabin, which is designed to improve the long-haul travel experience. The interior offers a spacious layout, more personal space, larger overhead bins and customisable ambient lighting.
The cabin also features latest-generation high-speed connectivity and advanced in-flight entertainment systems.
Azul began operations in 2008 and has since built a network serving more than 137 destinations across Brazil. The airline also operates non-stop services to the United States, Europe and South America.
In 2019, Azul took delivery of the first A330neo in the Americas, enabling it to benefit from full commonality with its existing A330ceo fleet.
The A330neo has become an efficient long-haul aircraft for Azul, combining strong operating economics with an upgraded passenger experience. Powered by latest-generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 can fly up to 7,200 nautical miles, or 13,300 kilometres, non-stop.
Airbus has sold more than 1,300 aircraft in Latin America and the Caribbean and holds a leading share of the region’s in-service passenger aircraft market. More than 900 Airbus aircraft are currently operating across the region, while the manufacturer’s backlog represents around 70% of the region’s future fleet.
