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AirAsia X places firm order for 55 A330neo

KUALA LUMPUR, December 15, 2014

AirAsia X, the long haul affiliate of Asia’s largest low cost airline, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 55 A330neo aircraft.

This is the largest single order to date for the A330 Family and reaffirms AirAsia X’s position as the biggest A330 airline customer worldwide, having now ordered a total of 91 aircraft.

Deliveries of the newly-ordered aircraft will begin in 2018.

"This latest deal with Airbus will enable AirAsia X to consolidate its growth rate in 2015-2017 before ramping up deliveries with the new A330neo models with the latest Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engine option series from 2018 onwards.” said Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, co-founder and director of AirAsia X. 

“The A330 has proven itself to be exactly the right aircraft for our business model as part of our continuous efforts to drive cost down. With the new fuel efficiency, its engine will allow us to optimise utilisation whilst flying to new long range destinations. We are extremely excited with the new orders of A330neos, which reaffirms my commitment to leading AirAsia X to the next stage of growth and achieving the same level of success as our short haul airline.”

“This order from AirAsia X is a major endorsement of the A330neo as the most cost-efficient aircraft in its size category,” said John Leahy, chief operating officer, Customers, Airbus. “With the A330neo in its fleet, AirAsia X will benefit from even lower operating costs as it expands it network and reach, enabling more people to fly further more often than ever before.”

Building on the proven economics, versatility and reliability of the A330ceo, the A330neo will incorporate latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, aerodynamic enhancements and new cabin features.

These advances will make the aircraft the most cost-efficient in its size category, with a reduction in fuel consumption of 14 per cent per seat, an increase in non-stop flying range of up to 400 nautical miles and the lowest possible maintenance costs. – TradeArabia News Service




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