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Airbus promotes cost-effective alternative with competitive pricing on new aircraft
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Airbus A330neo | Wikipedia

The Airbus A330neo, introduced as a cost-effective option in the long-range widebody aircraft market, has been in service since 2018. The aircraft is an updated version of the A330 and is considered less efficient over long distances compared to Boeing's 787 but offers lower purchase and integration costs for existing A330 operators. Since its launch in 2014, Airbus has received 384 orders for the A330neo, with 157 units already built.

The A330neo comes in two variants: the A330-800 and the more popular A330-900. The former has secured only 12 orders but boasts a range exceeding 8,000 nautical miles (NM), surpassing any Boeing 787 variant. The latter can fly up to 7,200 NM and remains competitive with Boeing's Dreamliner series.

Airbus lists the sale price of the A330-800 at $259.9 million and the A330-900 at $296.4 million. However, these prices are often negotiated down significantly by airlines during purchase discussions. In practice, it is common for airlines to pay less than half of these list prices.

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Cirium, an aviation data analytics company, valued a newly-built A330-900 at approximately $107 million in a 2024 report. This valuation highlights its role in the twin-aisle market alongside other models like the Airbus A350 XWB.

Leasing options are also available for airlines preferring not to purchase outright. IBA data indicates that monthly leasing costs for an A330-900 range from $800,000 to $900,000. These rates reflect overall demand and market conditions.

Airbus also offers private jet versions of both variants under the ACJ330neo brand name. These executive jets have endurance capabilities of up to 21 hours with a range of 10,400 NM.

The market position of the A330neo benefits from its engine technology—the Rolls-Royce Trent 7000—and its parts commonality with older models like the original Airbus A330s. This compatibility makes it attractive for airlines looking to minimize training costs and integrate new aircraft seamlessly into their fleets.

While sales have been slow due to various factors including competition from Boeing's high production rate of the 787s initially threatening its market share, interest in the A330neo is growing as existing fleets age and production cuts affect rival models.

Overall, while it may not achieve massive sales figures compared to competitors like Boeing's offerings or even within Airbus' own lineup such as newer models like the A350 XWB series—the steady orderbook ensures profitability for Airbus moving forward.

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