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China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies for 2029–2033 deliveries

China Eastern has agreed to purchase 25 Airbus A330neo aircraft directly from Airbus, with deliveries planned in batches from 2029 through 2033. The order is positioned as fleet replacement for older widebodies, extending Airbus’s momentum in China’s widebody market.

2026-06-26T03:41:00.171311-07:00

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Azul targets widebody growth with up to 20 Airbus A330-900N aircraft

2026-06-24T12:46:08.438483-07:00

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Sunclass Airlines retires its last Airbus A330-300

2026-06-24T02:27:51.788633-07:00

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Israir takes delivery of first A330-200 ahead of New York–JFK service

2026-06-24T01:07:14.348608-07:00

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China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies for 2029–2033 deliveries China Eastern has agreed to purchase 25 Airbus A330neo aircraft directly from Airbus, with deliveries planned in batches from 2029 through 2033. The order is positioned as fleet replacement for older widebodies, extending Airbus’s momentum in China’s widebody market.

2026-06-26T03:41:00.171311-07:00

China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies for 2029–2033 deliveries

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Azul targets widebody growth with up to 20 Airbus A330-900N aircraft Brazil’s Azul is looking at a widebody fleet of as many as 20 aircraft anchored by the Airbus A330-900N. The move signals a step-change in its long-haul capacity plan, building on its ongoing A330-900 delivery ramp as it reshapes ownership and fleet mix toward larger aircraft.

2026-06-24T12:46:08.438483-07:00

Azul targets widebody growth with up to 20 Airbus A330-900N aircraft

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Sunclass Airlines retires its last Airbus A330-300 Sunclass Airlines has retired the final Airbus A330-300 from its fleet, marking the end of the carrier’s A330 widebody operations. The move closes a chapter in the airline’s long-haul aircraft strategy and shifts capacity planning around its remaining fleet type(s).

2026-06-24T02:27:51.788633-07:00

Sunclass Airlines retires its last Airbus A330-300

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Israir takes delivery of first A330-200 ahead of New York–JFK service Israir has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200 as it prepares to launch long-haul operations from Tel Aviv to New York’s JFK. The aircraft arrival signals the airline’s transition into wider international capacity and supports the start of its transatlantic network plan.

2026-06-24T01:07:14.348608-07:00

Israir takes delivery of first A330-200 ahead of New York–JFK service

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AirAsia accelerates fleet renewal: older A320 retirements, A330-900 order cancelled and Bahrain hub launch delayed AirAsia Group is phasing out up to 12 of its oldest Airbus A320s this year while expecting additional A321LR deliveries in 2027. The group has also cancelled its order for 15 Airbus A330-900 aircraft with Airbus confirming the AirAsia X cancellation. Separately, AirAsia has postponed plans to launch London service via a new Bahrain hub until at least August or September amid Middle East conflict disruption.

2026-06-22T05:54:39.329982-07:00

AirAsia accelerates fleet renewal: older A320 retirements, A330-900 order cancelled and Bahrain hub launch delayed

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Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity Cathay-owned air cargo operator Air Hong Kong has signed a long-term lease with ATSG for one converted Airbus A330 freighter (A330P2F), scheduled to integrate into its fleet in the fourth quarter. The move follows Cathay Cargo’s prior firm order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters, reinforcing a near-term buildout of its freighter footprint.

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

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Air Transat’s A330 replacement decision looms for 2029–32 Air Transat expects to decide within the next few years how to replace its ageing A330 fleet, with the transition targeted for the 2029–32 window. The coming decision is a critical planning waypoint for the carrier’s long-haul widebody strategy and fleet procurement timing.

2026-06-17T09:03:03.134921-07:00

Air Transat’s A330 replacement decision looms for 2029–32

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Privilege Style takes delivery of first A330-300(P2F) at Spain conversion start Spanish cargo aircraft lessor/operator Privilege Style has received its first Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft, marking the beginning of its new A330 freighter induction. The delivery signals the operator’s move to expand widebody cargo capacity via P2F conversions.

2026-06-17T04:41:37.482198-07:00

Privilege Style takes delivery of first A330-300(P2F) at Spain conversion start

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China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies for 2029–2033 deliveries

Azul targets widebody growth with up to 20 Airbus A330-900N aircraft

Sunclass Airlines retires its last Airbus A330-300

Israir takes delivery of first A330-200 ahead of New York–JFK service

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