SAO PAULO, Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul S.A.,
"Azul", (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL) today announces an order for five
next-generation Airbus A330-900neo widebody aircraft from Avolon,
an international aircraft leasing company. With deliveries starting
in late 2018, the A330neo will be deployed to further strengthen
Azul's international flights to the U.S. and Europe, and to serve select new
destinations.
Azul will be the only airline in South
America and one of the first in the world to operate this
type of aircraft, which will come with 298 seats, 27 more than the
current A330s in high-density configuration. The cabin interior
will be divided into 34 business class seats, 108 Economy Extra
seats, and 156 Economy seats. The A330neo will come with the most
advanced passenger cabin today dubbed "Air Space by Airbus",
bringing together an enhanced experience for passengers and optimum
performance based on comfort, ambience, service and design.
Moreover, the A330neo reduces fuel consumption by 14% per seat
compared to the current A330ceo model, making it the most cost
efficient, medium range widebody aircraft in the market.
"We are very excited to start growing again. These new planes
will play a key role in the expansion of our international markets
supporting our strategy of having a modern and fuel-efficient
fleet," celebrates John Rodgerson,
Azul's CEO.
"The A330neo's builds on the A330's proven economics,
versatility and reliability while reducing fuel consumption
by a further 14 per cent per seat," said Rafael Alonso, President of Airbus Latin America
and the Caribbean. "We take great pride in Azul
continuing to put their trust in our most efficient single and
twin-aisle product families, allowing them to further expand their
fleet with minimum change benefiting from our fleet commonality,
which is unique to Airbus."
"We are delighted to partner with Azul to agree to the future
delivery of five Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. These aircraft offer
Azul the latest in fuel saving technologies combined with
best-in-class comfort, reliability and operational efficiency. This
agreement demonstrates the strong market demand for young,
fuel-efficient, modern technology aircraft which is central to
Avolon's portfolio offering," added Felipe
Campos, Head of Latin
America at Avolon".
Azul is the second largest airline in Brazil offering international flights, with an
average of 15 daily flights to South
America, the United States
and Europe.
Airbus A330neo
The A330-800neo and the A330-900neo are two new members of the
Airbus widebody family launched in July
2014 with first deliveries scheduled to start in the third
quarter of 2018. The A330neo incorporates the latest generation of
Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, aerodynamic enhancements and new
cabin features. Benefitting from the excellent economics,
versatility and high reliability of the A330, the A330neo reduces
fuel consumption by 14% per seat, making it the most cost
efficient, medium range widebody aircraft on the market. In
addition to greater fuel savings, A330neo operators will also
benefit from a range increase of around 400 nautical miles and of
course all the operational commonality advantages of the Airbus
family.
About Azul
Azul (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the largest airline in
Brazil by number of cities served,
offers 739 daily flights to 102 destinations. With a fleet of 123
aircraft and more than 10,000 crewmembers, the company has a
network of 202 non-stop routes as of June
30, 2017. Among other awards, Azul was named third best
airline in the world by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice in 2017, best
low cost carrier in South America
for the seventh consecutive time by Skytrax in 2017, and the
world's most on-time low-cost airline in 2015 by the Official
Airline Guide (OAG). For more information visit
www.voeazul.com.br/ir.
Media Relations
Tel: +55 11 4831 1245
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