A330s are used by a range of operators. Low-cost long-haul operator AirAsia X has converted 11 existing A330ceo orders to A330neos, it was announced in January 2016.

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A smoother pressure profile on the inboard wing upper surface and a shortened flap track fairing to improve the shock pattern on the mid-board wing have, Airbus says, cut the A330’s drag by 1% in the cruise.

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Airbus delivered the first 242-tonne A330 weight variants in 2015. The Incremental Development programme has involved introducing new parts and assembly methods for the aircraft.

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Numerous avionics upgrades have been introduced to the A330, including an On-board Airport Navigation System that shows the aircraft's position on a moving map to assist with ground movements.

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Cabin modifications on the A330 have included new lighting, an upgraded environmental control system and connectivity options.

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The Incremental Development programme has laid the foundations for the A330neo variants, the first of which is due to fly this year.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A330neo - InternationalInternational - 2017