Airbus A330-800neo

The re-engined widebody built for efficient medium- and long-haul operations.

Overview

Airbus France ICAO: A338 2015–Present Active $259.9 million (2018)

The Airbus A330-800neo is the shorter member of the A330neo family. Introduced in the late 2010s, it incorporates new engines and aerodynamic refinements. The aircraft targets airlines seeking efficient long-range performance.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 72,834 lbf · 324 kN
Avionics
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Wing tips
Other
Seats
257
Crew
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Cabin width
17 ft 3 in  ·  5.26 m
Cabin height
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Cabin length
147 ft 8 in  ·  45.00 m
Exterior length
193 ft 0 in  ·  58.82 m
Tail height
38 ft 7 in  ·  11.76 m
Fuselage diameter
18 ft 6 in  ·  5.64 m
Wing span
210 ft 0 in  ·  64.00 m
Baggage volume
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Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
553,000 lb  ·  251,000 kg
Max landing weight
410,000 lb  ·  186,000 kg
Max payload
97,000 lb  ·  44,000 kg
Fuel capacity
36,750 gal · 139,100 L · 111,300 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
496 kt  ·  571 mph  ·  919 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
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Range
8,150 nm  ·  9,380 mi  ·  15,090 km
Fuel burn
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Ceiling
41,450 ft  ·  12,600 m
Rate of climb
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Takeoff distance
9,100 ft  ·  2,770 m
Landing distance
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Operational Context

Airbus A330-800neo — long-range widebody twinjet

The A330-800neo first flew in 2018 and entered service in 2020. It retains the fuselage length of the earlier A330-200 while integrating a new wing and updated systems. The aircraft features Airbus’s modern cockpit and cabin enhancements.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 turbofan engines producing approximately 72,000 pounds of thrust (320 kN) each, the A330-800neo cruises at around 470 knots (870 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 550,000 pounds (249,476 kg). Seating typically ranges from 220 to 260 passengers depending on configuration.

The A330-800neo provides improved fuel efficiency compared with earlier A330 models. Sales volumes have been limited relative to the larger A330-900neo. The aircraft remains part of Airbus’s widebody portfolio.