Story ID: 383
Algerian Flag Carrier Receives First A330-900 Aircraft
By: Charles Alcock
Caption: Air Algérie has ordered eight of the A330neo widebodies
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Airbus on Friday delivered the first of eight Airbus A330neos ordered by Air Algérie. The North African carrier is rebuilding its long-haul fleet around the A330-900 widebody, which will operate out of the capital city of Algiers on new transatlantic and Asian routes.
Air Algérie has selected a three-class cabin layout with 18 full-flat seats in business class, 24 in premium economy, and 266 in economy class. The A330neo family of airliners features Airbus’ Airspace cabin with increased space for each passenger, larger overhead bins, improved lighting, plus the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity options.
As of the end of October, the A330 program had garnered more than 1,900 firm orders from 130 customers worldwide. Airbus said the airliner can already operate with a 50% blend of sustainable aviation fuel.