Why is the Airbus A330neo jet in demand by airlines across the globe?

Mumbai: European plane maker, Airbus launched the eagerly awaited upgrade to its long-haul wide-body A330neo jet, which boasts of more fuel-efficient engines.

The A330neo jet has been in the headlines for a long time now. The company spends approximately 150 million euros each year on enhancements and incremental improvements for the A330 jetliner family. As per official reports, it remains the preferred choice for over 100 airlines worldwide. Airbus A330 neo jet has been integrated with different elements of commercialisation and comfort.

Here’s why Airbus A330neo jet cracks a great deal with different airlines:

• From 30 minutes to 14-hour flights, the A330neo offers 250-300 seat category, with 99.4 per cent dispatch reliability.
• The company makes sure that A330neo builds up 18-inch wide seats as standard element for comfortable seating.
• Airbus has further enhanced the A330 product line by offering an increased takeoff weight of 242 tonnes.
• It offers services including airline passenger and cargo service, VVIP and head-of-state transportation, as well as military airlift and in-flight refuelling.
• The A330 neo jet version is tailored for long-haul routes and regional operations to feed cargo into hub airports.
• Airbus A330neo Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) variant is the most modern aircraft for military services’ in-flight refueling and airlift requirements.
• This lower-weight A330 neo version is tailored for regional and domestic operations in high growth areas such as Asia and China.
• The A330 neo Regional will significantly reduce overall seat-mile costs for operators through important upgrades to its engines, cabin, and design weight, along with the latest cockpit systems.
• This jetliner currently has a range of up to 5,570 nautical miles (10,300 km.) while carrying 300 passengers in a typical two-cabin arrangement, seating 36 in first or business class at a 60-inch seat pitch, and 264 in economy at 32-inch pitch
• Official reports state that A330neo will expand operators’ market opportunities with a range capability increase of around 400 nautical miles while carrying more payloads. The A330neo surpasses it on direct operating costs per seat – and does so while offering greater seat-width comfort in economy class.

The combination of low operating costs, high efficiency, flexibility and optimized performance makes the A330 Family popular with an ever-increasing operator base.