Airbus A330neo

By Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson, Daniel Williams
Airlines are on the verge of placing hundreds of orders for widebody jets. Listen in as editors and analysts discuss what’s behind the impending order boom.
Check 6

By Chen Chuanren
Garuda is seeking to lease the aircraft as the flag-carrier works to resume delivery of its Boeing 737-8s and Airbus A330neos.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
Airbus is set to launch a new version of the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) based on the airframe and new engines of the A330neo commercial aircraft.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Chen Chuanren
Hainan disclosed plans to acquire 20 Safran galleys for the A330-900 but is yet to order the aircraft.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Adrian Schofield
The carrier expects to confirm deals by the third quarter as order activity in Asia heats up.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwanese carrier Starlux has reported its first profit since beginning operations in 2020.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
CEO Izham Ismail described 2024 as “a year of [enhancing] credibility” for MAG as it looks to prove its 2023 profit was not just a one-off.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Cebu Pacific is moving closer to finalizing a major order for narrowbodies and the LCC's CEO says a new airport in Manila could open the door to Boeing.
Singapore Airshow

By Guy Norris
Taking technologies from demonstrator programs like UltraFan, Rolls-Royce aims to significantly improve the durability of its latest Trent widebody engines.
Singapore Airshow

By Adrian Schofield
Vietjet has announced a deal for 20 Airbus A330neos to support the carrier’s ambitious long-haul expansion plans.
Singapore Airshow

By Adrian Schofield
Starlux Airlines has placed a follow-on order for the A330neo and signaled its expansion into air cargo by ordering the A350F.
Singapore Airshow

By Adrian Schofield
Airlines including Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific are planning to place major orders.
Singapore Airshow

By Aaron Karp
Virgin Atlantic indicates it will use Airbus A330-900neo and A350-1000 aircraft on both the LHR-JFK and LHR-BOS routes during the 2024 summer season.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Star Alliance member Delta Air Lines previously served Taipei via Tokyo but will open nonstop flights from the U.S. in June.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Airbus is building a road map of technologies for automated aerial refueling that will pave the way for a second-generation MRTT.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Karen Walker
VietJet is looking to further extend its long-haul network, potentially even going to California if it can acquire the right aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Daniel Williams
This weeks’ #FlightFriday looks at current in-production passenger widebody aircraft, amid a recent run of orders for the type.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
Condor will offer 3X-weekly seasonal service between Frankfurt Airport and San Antonio using an Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
Engine maker rolls out an aggressive inspection program prompted by years of production-quality problems.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Avolon's binding agreement for the Airbus A330neos finalizes a deal that was originally announced at the June 2023 Paris Air Show.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris, Jens Flottau, Helen Massy-Beresford, Sean Broderick
With the launch of the Airbus A350F and Boeing 777-8F, the next widebody battleground is looming—the medium freighter market and 767-300F replacement.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris
Folding wingtips will finally enter commercial service in 2025 with the long-anticipated debut of the 777-9.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Kuwait-Washington will become the farthest route to be operated by Airbus A330-800neo aircraft once Kuwait Airways launches the service.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
If even Emirates is no longer interested in the -8, shouldn’t Boeing drop it?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
German leisure airline Condor has received approval by its board of directors to buy up to five more Airbus A330-900s.
Airlines & Lessors