Farnborough Airshow: Airbus unveils revamped A330
10 years, 8 months ago

Farnborough Airshow: Airbus unveils revamped A330

CNN  

Story highlights Airbus is launching the A330neo range, a revamped version of its successful A330 models The company made the announcement at Farnborough International Airshow Airbus' new wide-body planes will compete with Boeing's Dreamliner 787 CNN — If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, the old adage goes. Airbus will launch the A330neo range, a revamped version of A330 airliner, the company announced Monday at the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow held in England. “The A330 has been one of our most successful aircraft in the Airbus wide-body family,” said Kiran Rao, Airbus’ executive vice president of strategy and marketing. Airbus has sold more than 1,300 A330 airplanes to nearly 100 customers worldwide, making it one of the most successful aircraft in the wide-body category, Rao said.

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This new Airbus jet is bad news for Boeing
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This new Airbus jet is bad news for Boeing

Live Mint  

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Associated Press  

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China may buy 50-70 Airbus A330 jets
9 years, 9 months ago

China may buy 50-70 Airbus A330 jets

China Daily  

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China extends Airbus production venture, unblocks A330 deal[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
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China extends Airbus production venture, unblocks A330 deal[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

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