This delivery event also marks the first time when the Airbus \nFoundation and Air Senegal team up for goodwill flight. Read more on \nAirbus Foundation website<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Air Senegal has taken delivery of its first A330-900 from Airbus\u2019 production line in Toulouse. The carrier is the first African airline to fly Airbus\u2019 new generation widebody aircraft featuring latest technology engines, new wings with enhanced aerodynamics and a curved wingtip design, drawing best practices from the A350 XWB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fitted with a three-class cabin comprising 32 Business class, 21 \nPremium Plus and 237 Economy class seats, Air Senegal plans to operate \nits first A330neo on its Dakar-Paris route and to further develop its \nmedium and long-haul network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The A330neo is the true new generation aircraft building on the \nbest-selling widebody A330\u2019s features and leveraging on A350 XWB \ntechnology. Powered by the latest Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the \nA330neo provides an unprecedented level of efficiency \u2013 with 25% lower \nfuel burn per seat than previous generation competitors. Equipped with \nthe Airspace by Airbus cabin, the A330neo offers a unique passenger \nexperience with more personal space and the latest generation in-flight \nentertainment system and connectivity.
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Note to editors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This delivery event also marks the first time when the Airbus \nFoundation and Air Senegal team up for goodwill flight. Read more on \nAirbus Foundation website<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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