Airbus A330-800neo
Airbus · France · first flew 2018 · airliner
Variant of the Airbus A330-300 — family overview.
The A330-800neo is the shorter, lower-capacity member of the A330neo pair, offering up to 257 seats in a two-class layout with substantially improved fuel efficiency over the original A330-200.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Shorter fuselage than A330-900neo — 58.8m vs 63.7m — giving a noticeably more compact fuselage-to-wing ratio when the two types are compared |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Shorter fuselage than A330-900neo — 58.8m vs 63.7m — giving a noticeably more compact fuselage-to-wing ratio when the two types are compared
- Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines with large high-bypass nacelles and curved titanium fan blades; same sharklet winglets as A330-900neo
- Fewer cabin windows count visible along fuselage than A330-900neo due to reduced length; seating typically 220–260 vs 287–300 on -900
Shorter than the A330-900neo (58.8m vs 63.7m); shares the same wing, engines and sharklets, making length the primary distinguishing feature between the two NEO variants.
Specifications
- The Airbus A330-800neo has a length of 58.8 m (193 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 64 m (210 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 912 km/h (567 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 flight crew.
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History
The A330-800neo first flew in November 2018 and is derived from the earlier A330-200, incorporating the Trent 7000 engines, revised wing aerodynamics and new Airspace cabin. It was certificated in 2020 but attracted far fewer orders than the -900neo, as operators generally preferred the larger variant's economics.
Variants
No distinct sub-variants; the -800neo competes in a similar market to the Boeing 787-8 but with a wider cabin cross-section.
Where you'll see it
Operated in small numbers by carriers including Hawaiian Airlines and Uganda Airlines; the limited order book reflects the market's preference for the larger -900neo or the 787 family.
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