Avianca Orders Four A330-200Fs

[HD video below] Avianca has signed a firm order for four Airbus A330-200 Freighter aircraft.

The new aircraft will be operated by Avianca’s cargo subsidiary, Tampa. The engine choice is expected to be revealed at a later date.

The A330-200 Freighter will replace Tampa’s current cargo fleet and play a key role in expanding Avianca’s international cargo business.

The order will make Avianca the first operator to receive the A330-200 Freighter in Latin America.

“As an existing operator of seven A330 passenger aircraft, we are confident that these new A330 Freighters will bring us greater fuel efficiency, lower operating costs and improved environmental performance,” said Fabio Villegas, CEO of AviancaTaca Holdings and President of Avianca. “We couldn’t be more proud that our cargo airline Tampa will be the first A330 Freighter operator in Latin America.”

AviancaTaca and its subsidiaries already operate seven A330-200 passenger aircraft and 81 A320 Family aircraft.

The A330-200F, which has just celebrated a successful first year of operation, can carry up to 70 tonnes of payload and offer a range of up to 4,000nm.

Eight A330-200F freighters are now flying with four operators in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. To date, 61 freighter aircraft have been ordered by 10 customers.

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