A few weeks ago we got our first glimpse of the exterior of Uganda Airlines’ (rare) A330-800neo, and now the interior of the plane has been revealed as well.
Uganda Airlines’ first A330-800neo
Uganda Airlines is Uganda’s recently relaunched national airline. The airline started flying in August 2019, and currently operates a fleet of four new CRJ-900s.
Uganda Airlines CRJ-900
In 2018 Uganda Airlines placed an order for two A330-800neos, and the first of those is just weeks from being delivered, as it’s expected to join the fleet in December 2020. Uganda Airlines has shown off pictures of its first new A330-800neo, and is it gorgeous, or what? I love that tail…
Uganda Airlines Airbus A330-800neo
Uganda Airlines Airbus A330-800neo
Uganda Airlines’ A330-800neo interiors revealed
Uganda Airlines’ A330-800neos will be configured with 261 seats, including 20 business class seats, 28 premium economy seats, and 213 economy seats. The airline has today revealed pictures of the plane’s interior… at least of the business class and economy class cabins.
It looks like Uganda Airlines has selected the Stelia Aerospace Opal seat in business class, which is quite popular with airlines. You’ll find this on airlines ranging from Singapore Airlines, to Turkish Airlines, to Aircalin, to Air Senegal.
Uganda Airlines business class A330-800neo
Uganda Airlines business class A330-800neo
Economy is in a 2-4-2 configuration, as you’d expect on an A330, and looks quite nice as well. The A330 is popular with economy flyers for the two pairs of economy seats in each row.
Uganda Airlines economy class A330-800neo
Uganda Airlines economy class A330-800neo
Where will Uganda Airlines fly its A330-800neo?
As far as Uganda Airlines’ routes for the A330-800neo go, last I heard the plan was to fly the plane to Dubai, Guangzhou, London, and Mumbai. I haven’t seen any updated information on that front, so I’m sure we’ll learn more soon.
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Uganda Airlines’ potential A330-800neo routes
What makes the A330-800neo unique
The A330neo is the newest variant of the popular A330 jet, as it features improved performance (in terms of fuel efficiency, range, etc.). There are two versions of the A330neo — the A330-800neo and the A330-900neo.
While hundreds of A330neos have been ordered by airlines, those orders have overwhelmingly been for the A330-900neo. There are only two confirmed airlines taking delivery of a total of 10 A330-800neos — Uganda Airlines ordered two, while Kuwait Airways ordered eight.
The smaller of the jets just wasn’t popular, so it will be truly rare to see these planes, unlike the A330-900neo, which has orders from nearly 20 airlines.
Bottom line
Uganda Airlines’ A330-800neo order has to be one of the most interesting aircraft orders in recent years. The airline is now just weeks from taking delivery of its first aircraft. The livery looks gorgeous, and the interior looks pretty good as well, though it’s more or less what I would have expected.
Do you love Uganda Airlines’ livery as much as I do?
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