Airbus Launches Re-engined A330 As A330neo
Shortly after announcing launch of re-engined A330neo Airbus reveals first order, from Air Lease Corp.
Airbus COO John Leahy confirmed the launch of the A330neo, and punctuated the news by announcing an MoU for 25.
Airbus COO John Leahy confirmed the launch of the A330neo, and punctuated the news by announcing an MoU for 25.

Airbus’s board of directors has made an “unconditional and unanimous” decision to launch the re-engined, extended-wing A330neo widebody family that will be cheaper to buy and operate than the Boeing 787, Airbus executives declared on Monday at the Farnborough International Airshow. The manufacturer also announced a memorandum of understanding with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for 25 A330-900neos and promised further orders will follow this week.