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AirAsia X takes first delivery of A330

Malaysia-based AirAsia X has received delivery of the first A330-300. Last October 31st, the airline received the aircraft during a special ceremony in Toulouse. The Malaysian Minister of Transport Dato’ Ong Tee Keat was there to witness the ceremony.

Air Asia X ordered 25 A330-300s for long haul operations at an affordable cost. These crafts will be tasked to charter flights from Kuala Lumpur to Australia, North Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.   

“The A330 is the perfect aircraft to enable the AirAsia Group to extend its winning low cost model to the long haul market”, said Azran Osman Rani, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia X. “With its incredibly low fuel burn, the clean and green A330 will enable us to improve cost efficiency and grow the overall air travel market by tapping a new segment of passengers through the offering of the best possible fares.”

The A330 is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines, and can accommodate up to 380 passengers in a two-class layout.