Where the A330NEO is upgraded from the A330CEO
The main upgrade of the A330neo is the use of Rolls-Royce's Trent 7000 engine, which has a 14% lower fuel consumption per seat than the A330CEO. The wing has been optimized to increase aerodynamic efficiency by 4%.
Reasons for the slow introduction of the A330neo
First, the impact of the epidemic
Since the opening of the epidemic, the aviation industry has been severely affected, and the recovery of China's aviation market has been slow. In recent years, in order to increase occupancy, airlines have ordered most of the aircraft with narrow-body aircraft, and the number of wide-body aircraft is very small.
Second, some A330 CEOs in China are younger
The latest deliveries of the A330-300 were in 2019. Taking 2023 as the node, the average age of the A330-200 is 12about 5 years; The A330-300 is younger, only 8About 6 years.
The A330-300 model will be withdrawn from the market a little later, but some A330-200 models are already relatively old and close to retirement. So soon the A330neo began to replace the A330CEO
Third, China's wide-body passenger aircraft can meet the needs of the market for the time being
The wide-body passenger aircraft operated by domestic airlines are mainly Boeing, Airbus A350, and A330CEO.
Fourth, compete with the 787 and even compete with your own A350
The Boeing 787, thanks to its advanced engine technology and lightweight design, excels in fuel efficiency, which also gives it a long range and can easily handle transoceanic flights.
The A350 features an advanced engine and aerodynamic design that makes it one of the best in its class in fuel efficiency. The A350 also has excellent range performance to meet the needs of a wide range of routes, from short to long haul. Its high disadvantages are also diluted by other advantages.
Although the A330 is not as good as the first two in terms of fuel efficiency, its performance has also been significantly improved through continuous technical improvements and upgrades.
The A330NEO is more fuel-efficient, more environmentally friendly and more comfortable than its predecessor. Eventually, it will replace the A330CEO.