Garuda Indonesia Restructures Airbus Order

Garuda Indonesia has confirmed an order with Airbus for the purchase of 14 A330-900neo.

The order replaces and extends an existing order for seven A330-300 aircraft, and the A330neo will be delivered from 2019 onwards.

The deal is the latest milestone in a long standing partnership dating back more than 30 years, when the airline took delivery of its first Airbus A300.

Garuda plans to use the A330neo to develop its medium and long-haul network.

Arif Wibowo, CEO of Garuda Indonesia, said, “The A330neo represents a more-efficient future for Garuda Indonesia. This order restructuring is believed to support our continued commitment to deliver the most modern, comfortable and excellent air travel service to all customers as well as to strengthen the sustained positive growth and business expansion of the company. Furthermore, we are confident that this latest technology aircraft will support us to compete better in the industry.”

The A330-800neo and the A330-900neo are two new members of the Airbus Widebody Family with first deliveries scheduled to start in Q4 2017.

The A330neo incorporates latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, aerodynamic enhancements and new cabin features. In addition to greater fuel savings, A330neo operators will also benefit from a range increase of up to 400 nautical miles.

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