Azul leases five A330neos from Avolon

Brazil's Azul has agreed to lease five Airbus A330-900neos from Avolon, to further expand the airline's network to the USA and Europe. Deliveries will begin in late 2018, says the airline, which will be the first in South America to operate the A330neo. Azul will configure the aircraft with 298 seats, comprising 34 in business class, 108 economy extra seats and 156 economy seats. The airline's current A330s have 27 fewer seats. "We are very excited to start growing again. These new planes will play a key role in the expansion of our international markets supporting our strategy of having a modern and fuel-efficient fleet," said Azul CE John Rodgerson.<br/>
Flight Global
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/azul-leases-five-a330neos-from-avolon-441356/
9/21/17