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A330-900neo gains momentum as traffic growth and slot pressure boost demand

After a slow market debut, the Airbus A330-900neo is emerging as a quiet widebody success: accelerating traffic growth, slot constraints and airline fleet replacement are prompting carriers to favour its right-sized, efficient twin-aisle capacity. The shift is translating into renewed orders, deliveries and lease demand.

2026-01-22T10:15:27.303185-08:00

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ITA Airways to fast‑track four widebodies by 2027 as A330neo EI‑TYG joins fleet

2026-01-22T02:20:14.002059-08:00

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Air China Cargo accepts final A330-200 P2F in eight-aircraft EFW conversion batch

2026-01-22T02:00:28.670653-08:00

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EgyptAir advances plans for A330 passenger-to-freighter conversions

2026-01-19T04:28:19.205377-08:00

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A330-900neo gains momentum as traffic growth and slot pressure boost demand After a slow market debut, the Airbus A330-900neo is emerging as a quiet widebody success: accelerating traffic growth, slot constraints and airline fleet replacement are prompting carriers to favour its right-sized, efficient twin-aisle capacity. The shift is translating into renewed orders, deliveries and lease demand.

2026-01-22T10:15:27.303185-08:00

A330-900neo gains momentum as traffic growth and slot pressure boost demand

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ITA Airways to fast‑track four widebodies by 2027 as A330neo EI‑TYG joins fleet ITA Airways CEO Jörg Eberhart said the carrier will fast‑track entry into service of four additional widebodies by 2027 as it takes recent A330neo deliveries — including EI‑TYG this month. The programme accelerates ITA’s long‑haul fleet expansion from Rome Fiumicino and adds immediate capacity.

2026-01-22T02:20:14.002059-08:00

ITA Airways to fast‑track four widebodies by 2027 as A330neo EI‑TYG joins fleet

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Air China Cargo accepts final A330-200 P2F in eight-aircraft EFW conversion batch Air China Cargo has received the eighth and final Airbus A330‑200 converted freighter from a batch of eight completed under EFW's P2F programme. EFW managed conversion planning in Germany while Ameco in Chengdu performed the modification work; Ameco is one of eight EFW conversion sites.

2026-01-22T02:00:28.670653-08:00

Air China Cargo accepts final A330-200 P2F in eight-aircraft EFW conversion batch

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EgyptAir advances plans for A330 passenger-to-freighter conversions EgyptAir is advancing plans to convert Airbus A330 passenger jets into freighters, aiming to add widebody cargo capability to its fleet. The carrier has begun planning work but has not disclosed the number of aircraft to be converted, conversion partners, or expected timelines.

2026-01-19T04:28:19.205377-08:00

EgyptAir advances plans for A330 passenger-to-freighter conversions

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Parata Air granted U.S. permit to operate commercial flights South Korean start‑up Parata Air has received U.S. authorization to operate commercial services, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for its planned transpacific operations. The permit paves the way for the carrier to pursue scheduled U.S. services, subject to route approvals, slots and commercial arrangements.

2026-01-18T16:09:49.441414-08:00

Parata Air granted U.S. permit to operate commercial flights

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Virgin Atlantic signs sale-and-leaseback with AerCap for six A330-900neos, deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027 Virgin Atlantic has agreed a purchase-and-leaseback with AerCap for six Airbus A330-900neos drawn from its backlog, with deliveries scheduled from Q2 2026 through Q4 2027. The transaction secures financing while keeping the widebodies on Virgin’s roster as part of its long‑haul fleet plan.

2026-01-13T04:19:36.583287-08:00

Virgin Atlantic signs sale-and-leaseback with AerCap for six A330-900neos, deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027

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AirAsia X to resume Kuala Lumpur–Busan flights from 17 June 2026 AirAsia X on 12 Jan 2026 confirmed it will restart Kuala Lumpur–Busan service from 17 June 2026, operating four weekly rotations on Airbus A330-300s. The carrier last served Busan until May 2024 (three weekly) and becomes Malaysia’s only airline with direct Busan flights.

2026-01-12T04:09:13.585799-08:00

AirAsia X to resume Kuala Lumpur–Busan flights from 17 June 2026

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A330-900neo gains momentum as traffic growth and slot pressure boost demand

ITA Airways to fast‑track four widebodies by 2027 as A330neo EI‑TYG joins fleet

Air China Cargo accepts final A330-200 P2F in eight-aircraft EFW conversion batch

EgyptAir advances plans for A330 passenger-to-freighter conversions

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