German airline Condor Flugdienst GmbH has chosen the Airbus A330neo to renew its long-haul fleet with plans to introduce 16 aircraft of this new and more efficient type. The airline has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of seven Airbus A330neo and intends to lease a further nine.

Condor is the latest airline to order Airbus’ A330neo widebody aircraft. The airline will operate the A330neo on its international long-haul network to the Americas, Africa, the Caribbean and Asia.

“We are proud to see a demanding airline such as Condor selecting our latest-technology A330neo as the aircraft of choice, building the future of their widebody fleet in the relentless pursuit of lowest operating costs and passenger comfort,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International. “The decision by Condor to modernize its long-haul fleet with A330neos will also set a new benchmark on the airline’s trajectory towards more sustainable flying.”

Condor CEO Ralf Teckentrup said: "We are proud to be the German launch customer for the A330neo. Thanks to the latest technology and maximum efficiency of the aircraft, we will be taking off with our new plane from Autumn 2022 with fuel consumption of just 2.1L per passenger per 100km.”

The Airbus A330neo incorporates the latest A350 technologies, with A330 profitability and Airbus commonality. Equipped with the Airspace cabin, the A330neo offers a unique passenger experience, brimming with the latest in-flight entertainment systems and connectivity.

The A330neo is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines and features a new wing with increased span and A350-inspired winglets. The aircraft also provides 25% lower fuel-burn and CO2 emissions per seat than previous-generation competitors.