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Airbus A330-800neo

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Airbus A330-800neo

The shorter variant of the A330neo family with the longest range of any A330. Features new Trent 7000 engines and improved aerodynamics for 25% better fuel efficiency than previous generation aircraft.

Passengers

220-406

Range

9,321 mi

Cruise Speed

547 mph

First Flight

2018

Did You Know?

The A330-800neo has the longest range of any A330 variant at 8,100nm, but has attracted fewer orders than its larger -900 sibling.

History & Timeline

Key Milestones

2018

First Flight

The A330-800neo completed its maiden flight on November 6, 2018, from Toulouse, the shorter variant of the neo family.

2020

Entry into Service

Kuwait Airways became the first A330-800neo operator in October 2020, though the type has attracted fewer orders than its larger sibling.

Development Story

Program Launch

Airbus launched the A330neo family in July 2014, featuring new Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines and aerodynamic improvements for 25% better efficiency.

Limited Market Appeal

The A330-800neo has attracted fewer orders than the -900 as airlines prefer larger capacity, making it one of Airbuss rarest current-production widebodies.

Interesting Facts

Longest A330 Range

The A330-800neo offers the longest range of any A330 variant at 15,000 km (8,100nm), surpassing even the A330-200.

Technical Specifications

Performance

Range
15,000 km (9,321 mi)
Cruise Speed
880 km/h (547 mph)
Service Ceiling
12,527 m (41,099 ft)

Dimensions

Length
58.8 m (193 ft)
Wingspan
64 m (210 ft)

Capacity

Passengers
220-406
Cargo Volume
136 m³

Engines

Engine Count
2x RR Trent 7000
Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce
Thrust (each)
303 kN

Weights

Max Takeoff (MTOW)
251,000 kg (553,360 lbs)
Fuel Capacity
139,090 L (36,744 gal)

Takeoff / Landing

Takeoff Distance
2,600 m (8,530 ft)
Landing Distance
1,700 m (5,577 ft)

Commercial

Total Orders
13
Delivered
8
List Price
$259.9M

History

First Flight
January 1, 2018
Status
In Production

Data sourced from en.wikipedia.org