Brazil's Azul receives its first A330neo aircraft

May 15, 2019: Brazilian
carrier Azul Linhas Aereas has received its first A330neo, Airbus’ new
generation A330 aircraft, on lease from Avolon, a global aircraft leasing
company.

The aircraft is the first of 15 A330neo ordered by Avolon.

With this delivery, it becomes the first airline from the Americas to
fly the A330-900. The aircraft will be used by the airline to expand its
international route network between Brazil and Europe and the United States.

The aircraft features 34 business class, 96 economy Xtra and
168 economy class seats along with the most advanced in-flight experience. Powered
by the latest Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330neo provides an
unprecedented level of efficiency – with 25 percent lower fuel burn per seat
than previous generation competitors.

“With its many new features and an Airspace cabin, the
A330neo can only add to Azul’s many travel awards,” said Christian Scherer,
chief commercial officer, Airbus.

“Innovation-packed, superior passenger comfort and 25
percent fuel efficiency all rolled in to one – that’s the A330neo.”

Founded in 2008, Azul serves 108 destinations across South
America, the United States and Portugal.