FARNBOROUGH: Airbus lays out A330neo specifications

On a 4,000nm flight Airbus intends to achieve an 11% fuel-burn saving over the 235t A330-300, through the use of Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, minus around 1% for additional drag and 2% for weight. But the aerodynamic enhancements will provide another 4% in fuel-burn benefit, giving an overall 12% improvement in fuel-burn per trip. Interior reconfiguration to save space will allow another six to 10 seats, bringing the fuel-burn reduction per seat to 14%. (www.flightglobal.com) Más...