T'way Air, First National Carrier to Introduce Five 'A330-900NEO' Aircraft

T'way Air announced on the 26th that it will be the first Korean national airline to introduce the Airbus A330-900NEO, a state-of-the-art medium-to-large aircraft.

On the 25th, T'way Air signed a contract with global aircraft leasing company Avalon at the T'way Air Training Center located at Gimpo Airport to sequentially introduce five A330-900NEO aircraft starting in 2026. Additional negotiations are underway to operate a total of 10 A330-900NEO aircraft by the end of 2027.

Jung Hong-geun, CEO of T'way Air (fourth from the left), Paul Geaney, President and Chief Sales Officer of Avalon (fifth from the left), and other officials are posing for a commemorative photo after signing the lease contract for the A330-900NEO.
[Photo by T'way Air]

The advanced medium-to-large aircraft A330-900NEO has a longer range than the existing A330CEO series, capable of flying approximately 13,300 km. Fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by 25%, making it an environmentally friendly aircraft. It is equipped with the latest Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines and is considered suitable for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

The newly introduced A330-900NEO aircraft will have about 340 seats, including business class. It is planned to be deployed on medium- to long-haul routes to Europe, the United States, and Canada. The aircraft features Airbus's latest cabin interior design, "Airspace by Airbus," providing a comfortable cabin environment. Economy class seats are arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration with wider seat pitch, greatly enhancing passenger convenience.

Jung Hong-geun, CEO of T'way Air, said, "As the first domestic airline to introduce the A330-900NEO, which enhances fuel efficiency and sustainability, we expect to provide better service and stability. T'way Air will expand its role as an eco-friendly airline as well as offering reasonable fares and services."

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