Uganda Airlines has an A330-800neo.
The A330-800neo is the next-generation variant of the popular A330-200.
Four airlines bought the aircraft, including Uganda Airlines, Air Greenland, Kuwait Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia.
One expert says that airlines don't want to pay for a smaller plane compared to the larger A330-900neo since the two have comparable per-seat costs.
It's not usually a problem for Airbus to sell airplanes.
Uganda Airlines has an A330-800neo.
More than 20,000 orders have been placed for the aircraft. The European aircraft manufacturers have wide-body planes that can be found all over the world.
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The A330-800neo is not popular with customers. Since the A330neo program was launched, only 15 aircraft have been sold.
Uganda Airlines has an A330-800neo.
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An upgrade for the popular A330 family of aircraft led to the creation of a more efficient version of the A330-200. The A330-200 earned 662 orders over its life and
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The Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 is the engine that powers the A330neo family. New wings with winglets help in its efficiency.
Uganda Airlines has an A330-800neo.
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The A330-800neo had a chance to ride on the success of its predecessor. The A330-800neo is the worst-selling aircraft in its history, with only four airlines placing orders.
Uganda Airlines has an A330-800neo.
The A330-800neo was on display at the Dubai Airshow when Uganda Airlines and Airbus collaborated to show it off. Here's what it's like on the ship.
Uganda Airlines has an A330-800neo.
The average A330-800neo can seat between 220 and 260 passengers in a three-class configuration.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
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There are 258 seats in Uganda Airlines' configuration, of which 258 are economy class, premium economy class, and business class cabins.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
There are 20 seats in the business class. The seats are ideal for long-haul flights because of their aisle access and lie-flat capabilities.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The seats along the edges of the cabin are the most private.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The center-aisle seats are ideal for travelers with companions. A partition helps maintain privacy for those seated in one of the pairs of "honeymoon" seats.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
There are other center-aisle seats that are positioned along the aisle for a better degree of privacy.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The business class cabin has a staggered configuration that makes some seats closer to the window than others.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The benefit of unobstructed window views and additional privacy are offered by true window seats.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The capacity of the business class cabin can be increased by either installing pairs of seats or by expanding it past the second boarding door. Travelers want aisle access and privacy, so the industry is moving away from pairs.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Keeping business class in between the first two boarding doors is the preferred option for airlines that want to maximize space with a three-cabin aircraft.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Business class seats have a seat-back entertainment screen, a personal reading lamp, and storage space.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Uganda Airlines chose a premium economy class with 28 recliner seats.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The seats are configured with more pitch and width.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Each seat has a tethered entertainment remote, coat hooks, water bottle holders, and a seat-back entertainment screen.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
There is a small drink counter in between seats and a solid tray table in the armrest.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Premium economy is a hybrid product that offers some of the glamour of a business class seat with a price just slightly above an economy class seat.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The economy class is the domain of the remaining seats.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The seats are in a 2-4-2 configuration.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
There are no middle seats in the cabin wall, which makes it ideal for couples and solo travelers.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Travelers with a preference for window seats can benefit from the side seats, as there are fewer seats to climb over when trying to get to the aisle.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Group travel is ideal with as many as four travelers sharing a row in the center aisle seats.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Economy class seats have standard amenities such as a seat-back entertainment system and a charging port.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The last few rows in the center aisle section are reduced in the A330 family.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The A330neo aircraft comes with a "Airspace by Airbus" cabin that includes mood lighting, overhead bin space for carry-on baggage, and more.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The A330-800neo can't go to many places that have a top range of 8,150 nautical miles. Uganda Airlines can fly to the US West Coast and the east coast of Australia from Uganda.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
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The plane flies to the farthest destination, which is Dubai. The lack of a crew rest area in Uganda Airlines' configuration is one of the limiting factors in the aircraft's range.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The seats in the economy class and business class cabins have been dedicated for crew rest, rather than a dedicated space for flight attendants.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The crew rest seats can be found in the cabins.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Why aren't more airlines adding the A330-800neo to their fleets?
Uganda Airlines has an A330-800neo.
The Dash 200 was always a bit of a disadvantage because it was a shrink, according to Richard Aboulafia, vice president of analysis at Teal Group. The same applies to the A330-neo.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Smaller planes are heavier on a per-seat basis because they carry the same systems and engines as larger planes, but with fewer seats.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Even if it means spending less to acquire the smaller model, airlines might not want to pay the same operating costs for a plane with fewer seats.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The A330-900neo has 30 additional seats in a three-class configuration in a cabin that is 17 feet longer than the A330-800neo. The 17 feet can hold more business class seats to earn the airline more premium revenue.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The A330-800neo has a lot of competition from both Boeing and even smaller aircraft. The range capabilities of narrow-body aircraft allow them to fly up to nine hours.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Uganda Airlines' flight from Uganda to Dubai could be operated by a smaller plane with a slightly smaller passenger load.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The A330-900neo is more expensive for airlines that want the extended range capabilities of the A330neo.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
The A330-900neo was chosen over the A330-800neo by Azul Brazilian Airlines despite only having the A330-200 in its wide-body fleet.
An A330-900neo is owned by an airline.
Delta Air Lines and TAP Air Portugal have decided to only purchase the A330-900neo.
The A330-900neo is owned by a TAP Air Portugal.
The A330-neo800 program is still being written off by Airbus before they sell it. The A330-900neo has a large amount of orders that will keep production going for a long time.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Air Lease Corporation placed an order for four A330neos at the show, but no further orders were announced.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
Potential airline customers were able to take a look at the aircraft and it's possible that some will reexamine the A330-800neo now that they've seen it up close.
Uganda Airlines is carrying the A330-800neo.
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