The A330-800neo wide-body, powered by the recently launched Rolls Royce Trent 7000 engine, is similar in size to Hawaiian's A330-200 which seats 294 passengers in a two class configuration (First and Coach), and will incorporate aerodynamic enhancements that will increase range by up to 400-nautical miles and reduce fuel consumption by 14 percent per seat. The aircraft is the right-sized solution for the carrier's future growth strategy.
"The A330-800neo is an aircraft which meets all of our needs," said
"Working with
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the aircraft have a total list-price value of approximately
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Now in its 85th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai'i's biggest and longest-serving airline, as well as the largest provider of passenger air service from its primary visitor markets on the U.S. mainland. Hawaiian offers non-stop service to Hawai'i from more U.S. gateway cities (11) than any other airline, along with service from
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Alison Croyle, (808) 835-3886, Alison.Croyle@HawaiianAir.com; Huy Vo (808) 838-5479, Huy.Vo@HawaiianAir.com