Iberia Signs MoU for 8 A330-300s

Iberia, part of IAG, has become the latest customer of Airbus’ A330 Family signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of eight aircraft.

The A330 selected will be the only twin engine, wide body aircraft in Iberia's fleet. The engine selection has not yet been made.

Iberia and British Airways merged in January 2011 and formed International Airlines Group (IAG), an Anglo-Spanish airline holding company, one of the largest in the world by revenues.

 “The A330 is an excellent aircraft, both in terms of comfort and operational performance, and it will be a welcome addition to Iberia’s fleet. It also provides us with considerable cost benefits due to its lower fuel consumption and commonality with Iberia’s existing long haul aircraft,” said IAG chief executive, Willie Walsh.

‪‪‪The A330-300 has a range of up to 5,600 nm / 10,400 km with a typical 300 passenger load. Optimised for the medium–to long range market the A330 Family, which spans 200 to 400 seats for the passenger variants, also includes Freighter, VIP, and Military Transport/Tanker variants, has now attracted more than 1,100 orders.

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