15 December 2014. AirAsia X, affiliate of AirAsia Group has placed order for 55 Airbus A330-900NEOs with Rolls-Royce Engines configuration.
This deal will make AirAsia X is the largest operator for Airbus A330 Series. Previously AirAsia X and Airbus have agreed for tens of A330s, now the low cost carrier has total 91 A330NEOs in list order.
Airbus A330-900NEO New Engine Option of AirAsia X
Airbus reveals the deal is worth to USD 15 billion at list prices.
Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, CEO and founder of AirAsia X said that this deal will enable AirAsia X to consolidate its growth in between 2015 and 2017. Airbus A330 Series has proven itself to be exactly right aircraft for our business model.The A330 combining long range capability, high level comfort yet low operating costs. This aircraft will play a key role for AirAsia X maintaining its position as the long-haul low-cost leader.
Airbus A330-900NEO is the re-engined variant of original Airbus A330 Series. Rolls-Royce is the only engine-maker who will power the aircraft with Trent 7000 engines.
The A330-900NEO offers versatility and realibility, brand new cabin and inflight entertainment features as well as aerodynamic enhancements.
Airbus claims the A330-900NEO can fly 400 nautical mile farther and reduction in fuel consumption by 14 percent per seat. Definitely Airbus A330NEO is the best widebody aircraft at its class.