Kuwait Airways takes delivery of its first two A330neos

Kuwait Airways has received its first two A330neos, the first of eight ordered from the European planemaker, ‘Airbus’.

According to Airbus, the A330neo is considered the ideal aircraft to operate as part of the post-Covid recovery due to its tailored mid-sized capacity and its excellent range versatility. The aircraft will carry 235 passengers, featuring 32 fully-flat beds in Business Class and 203 seats in Economy Class.

Kuwait Airways chairman, Ali Mohammad Al-Dukhan, said: “ The delivery of the first two A330neos is yet another significant milestone for Kuwait Airways as we progress towards our goals and implementation of our fleet development strategy.”

Amid the pandemic, Kuwait Airways laid off 1,500 expat employees due to losses the business suffered. The delivery of its first Airbus A330neos is seen as a rebound from the pandemic.

Christian Scherer, Airbus chief commercial officer said that the A330neo is the right aircraft for Kuwait Airways in these challenging times. This unique product is spot-on with Kuwait Airways’ ambition to expand its network in the most efficient and versatile way.”