Get to know this versatile family of aircraft, including the newest version of them, the A330neo.
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There are a lot of similarities between these 2 types, but a notable difference is the length; the Airbus A330-300 is longer than the -200. That's why the -300 has 10 extra windows. You might spot one of them while flying to Boston, Lagos, Calgary, or Minneapolis, but these destinations can differ per season.
Which plane is better: Airbus A330 or Boeing 777? From me as a passenger, I fly in both these models regularly. The B777 is much bigger than the A330, and will be found on longer haul routes, but often both models can be found on the same route.
On the surface, these are two very similar airplanes, with very similar specifications. While the Airbus has slightly more passenger capacity, thanks to its slightly superior length, the Boeing has a more generous belly for cargo, and a greater range overall.
As the A330neo Family's largest member, the A330-900 retains the fuselage length of Airbus' A330-300 variant to accommodate between 260 and 300 seats in a typical three-class layout, or up to 460 in economy class.
Cost efficient and profitableNo comparably sized aircraft can match the A330-300's cost-efficiency and profitability, with significantly lower total operating costs per seat than its nearest competitor.
The reason for this is that the A330 has a smaller fuel capacity than other wide-body aircraft like the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A350. This means that it has a shorter range and cannot fly as far as these other planes without refueling.
Air France Flight 447, an Airbus A330, crashed on June 1, 2009, after it was caught in an overnight thunderstorm several hours after leaving Rio de Janeiro for Paris. Ice crystals threw off the plane's airspeed sensors and its autopilot disconnected.
Cabin comfort andThe A330's modern cabin enables the installation of Airbus-standard wide seats that bring a high level of comfort and relaxation to long-haul flights – even in economy.
The larger planes, such as the Boeing 747, 777, 787 and the Airbus A330 and A380, have much more seats than the smaller Embraer 190, Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. The A380 can transport most passengers (516 seats), followed by the Boeing 747 and 777 (408 seats).