The biggest news yesterday was the official launch of the A330neo by Airbus at the Farnborough Airshow in the UK. Although there had been some rumors last week, the official release revealed more details. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in Q4 2017. The models are designated A330-800neo and A330-900neo. Let’s take a look at the specific announcement details.

New Engines: Rolls-Royce Trent 7000, 112-inch diameter, bypass ratio 10:1 Wingspan: 64 meters (original model was 60.3 meters) Efficiency: 14% reduction in fuel consumption per seat compared to the current model Cash Operating Costs per Seat: On par with the Boeing 787 Range: Increased by 400 nautical miles compared to the current model Wing Design: Features the same blended winglets as the A350 XWB Seating Capacity: A330-800neo has 252 seats (an increase of 6); A330-900neo has 310 seats (an increase of 10) In-flight Entertainment: 4th-generation high-definition in-flight entertainment (IFE) Lighting: Uses full LED mood lighting throughout, just like the A350 XWB Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS): New panel controls lighting, temperature, water pressure (what is this?), and public address systems Galley Equipment: Includes espresso machines, chillers, and microwave ovens with baking capabilities Crew Rest Area: Movable, isolated single compartments Airframe Maintenance Costs: Only 95% of the current model’s costs

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