Azul Linhas Aéreas, the third largest carrier in Brazil, has received its first Airbus A330neo on lease from Avolon. At the same time, this delivery also marks the arrival of the first A330-900 in Americas. The aircraft is the first delivered to Avolon out of 15 ordered.

The airline plans to deploy its new fleet member, fitted with a three-class cabin accommodating 34 business class, 96 economy Xtra and 168 economy class seats, between Brazil and Europe and the United States, to expand its network of international routes.

As for now, in terms of Airbus aircraft, the airline has 25 Airbus A320neo planes and 7 A330-200 aircraft in operation