Further Airbus A330 orders announced

Airbus announced several new A330 orders. Following the orders in detail.

US Airways expands A330 order
US Airways is expanding its A330 fleet with the purchase of 5 more A330-200 aircraft. This firm order is in addition to the 92 Airbus aircraft, including 10 A330-200s ordered by US Airways in October of this year.

Doug Parker, chairman and CEO of US Airways said: “The A330-200 with its superior range relative to our existing fleet will allow US Airways to continue international expansion to new destinations across the globe from the Pacific to the Atlantic. We intend to use the A330s to expand our existing gateways as well as provide the potential to eventually add intercontinental service from our west coast hubs.”

“We are delighted that US Airways, our largest world-wide operator, continues to choose Airbus aircraft for its fleet. This additional order reaffirms the A330 as a superb performer for US Airways’ expanding international route network,” said John Leahy, Airbus’ Chief Operating Officer-Customers.

KLM signs follow-up contract for 2 A330s
KLM Royal Dutch Airlnes has signed a contract for the acquisition of two further A330-200s plus an option on two, herewith bringing their total A330 fleet to 12 aircraft. This acquisition is part of the longer term fleet renewal and expansion plans of KLM.
The A330s, powered by CF6-80E(1A3) engines, will mainly serve on intercontinental and will have a two-class configuration with 251 seats.

Source: Airbus