Air Greenland opts for A330-800 to modernise fleet
Air Greenland has tentatively agreed to take a single Airbus A330-800 to replace the carrier’s ageing A330-200. The 305-seat aircraft – currently the subject of a memorandum of understanding, according to Airbus – is set to be delivered in 2021. It will mark a powerplant switch for the airline, because its 22-year old A330 is fitted with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines while the A330-800 will have Rolls-Royce Trent 7000s. Air Greenland will use the aircraft to serve not only its trunk route between Copenhagen and the capital Nuuk, but also the new airport at Ilulissat from 2023. Chairman Kjeld Zacho Jorgensen says the development will “unlock Greenland in a whole new way” by increasing tourism. Greenland premier Kim Kielsen says the investment decision by the carrier is “extremely positive”. <br/>
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Air Greenland opts for A330-800 to modernise fleet
Air Greenland has tentatively agreed to take a single Airbus A330-800 to replace the carrier’s ageing A330-200. The 305-seat aircraft – currently the subject of a memorandum of understanding, according to Airbus – is set to be delivered in 2021. It will mark a powerplant switch for the airline, because its 22-year old A330 is fitted with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines while the A330-800 will have Rolls-Royce Trent 7000s. Air Greenland will use the aircraft to serve not only its trunk route between Copenhagen and the capital Nuuk, but also the new airport at Ilulissat from 2023. Chairman Kjeld Zacho Jorgensen says the development will “unlock Greenland in a whole new way” by increasing tourism. Greenland premier Kim Kielsen says the investment decision by the carrier is “extremely positive”. <br/>
