Airbus A330neo

VietJet has ordered 20 more Airbus A330neo aircraft, doubling its commitment from the initial 20 aircraft purchased in 2024.

A total of 20 widebody aircraft were delivered in April, six from Airbus and 14 from Boeing, which was the highest monthly total so far in 2025.

The parent company of Malaysia Airlines plans to launch three order campaigns this year.

Flyadeal has revealed its long-awaited widebody deal, placing a firm order for 10 A330neos which the Saudi LCC hopes will propel it into a new phase of growth.

Trent 7000/1000TEN Phase 2 durability enhancement package tests are underway as Rolls targets on-condition maintenance in 2026.

Malaysia Airlines is planning to ramp up its Australasian network in 2025 with an additional route and more frequencies.

Cebu Pacific is laying groundwork for more expansion into long-haul markets, fueled by fleet growth and a strong Philippine economic outlook, among others.

German leisure carrier Condor is expanding its Asia network with the addition of Sanya, marking its first destination in China.

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TAP Air Portugal will resume flights to Porto Alegre in Brazil from early April, nearly a year after severe flooding led to the suspension of service.

French airline Corsair said positive financial results for its fiscal 2023/24 marked a “decisive turning point” in its recovery.

In this week's Flight Friday, we turn our attention to the Airbus A330 family. Between 2019 and 2024, the A330 fleet witnessed a substantial reduction.

TAP Air Portugal will add Los Angeles to its North American network next summer, launching nonstop service from Lisbon as part of a broader expansion.

Malaysia Airlines has taken an important step in its fleet modernization efforts with the delivery of its first Airbus A330neo.

A new three-runway system is a key factor in orders placed by Cathay Pacific and Greater Bay Airlines.

Production delays have forced Malaysia Airlines to postpone the introduction of Airbus A330neos into its fleet.

Many carriers have boosted Australian capacity and see strong prospects for further growth.

South Korean carrier T’Way is advancing its long-haul plans by securing a deal to lease Airbus A330neos from Avolon.

Virgin Atlantic will launch its first flights to Saudi Arabia next summer, as well as returning to Ghana after a 12-year absence.

TAP has returned to pre-COVID level operations, reporting a Q2 profit based on strong summer demand, its structural transformation and MRO business.

The A330neo, not yet the success story Airbus has hoped for, may find its biggest opportunity in the Asia-Pacific region.

Airbus launched the A330neo at the 2014 edition of Farnborough Airshow. A decade on, the program could secure more than the 100 gross orders it received that year.

Cathay Pacific has selected the Airbus A330-900 to fulfill its mid-size widebody requirement, signing a deal with the manufacturer to order 30 of the aircraft with purchase rights for an additional 30.

Airbus and Flynas announced an MOU during Farnborough Airshow for 75 Airbus A320neo family aircraft and 15 A330-900s.

VietJet Air has firmed an MOU first announced at the Singapore Airshow, officially signing a deal for 20 Airbus A330neos here at Farnborough.