A330-900neo
Airbus · Europe · first flew 2017 · airliner
Variant of the Airbus A330-300 — family overview.
The Airbus A330-900neo is the larger of the two re-engined A330neo widebodies, offering long-haul twin-aisle capacity of roughly 260-300 passengers with new engines and aerodynamics.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Twin-aisle widebody fuselage with conventional swept tail |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Tall curved sharklets distinguishing it from the older A330ceo
- Two large Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 turbofans under a swept wing
- Twin-aisle widebody fuselage with conventional swept tail
The tall, gently curved sharklets are the clearest difference from the older A330ceo's blended winglets. Otherwise look for the classic A330 widebody silhouette with two big underwing engines and a conventional swept fin.
Specifications
- The A330-900neo has a length of 63.66 m (209 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 64 m (210 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 913 km/h (567 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 flight crew.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Launched in 2014, the A330neo updated the popular A330 with Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, a higher-span wing and distinctive curved sharklets borrowed from A350 thinking. The -900 made its maiden flight on 19 October 2017 and entered service with TAP Air Portugal in 2018.
Variants
The neo family comprises the larger A330-900 and the shorter A330-800, which shares engines and systems but sold in much smaller numbers. Cabin and range options let operators tailor the aircraft to medium and long-haul markets.
Where you'll see it
UK travellers most often meet the A330-900neo on inbound long-haul services into Heathrow and Gatwick flown by carriers such as TAP and Air Mauritius, alongside leisure operations. It competes with the Boeing 787 on routes serving Britain's major hubs.
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