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A330neo. The new composite wingtip devices are manufactured the engine pylons and some sections of the
by KAL-ASD at its Busan facility in South Korea. Saab supplies improved wing. Technologies already proven
composite work for manufacture of the A330neo wing trailing on the A380 and now on the A350 XWB and
edge falsework extension which is situated on the outer part A320neo, such as the new electrical engine
of the wing with interfaces to the Sharklets and the wing box. bleed air system (EBAS) which replaces
pneumatic controls with full electrical regula-
The A330neo shares a common pilot type-rating with the larger tion will also help to achieve the five percent
A350 XWB and this facilitates minimum flight training cost and reduction in maintenance costs.
maximum pilot productivity. Airbus is also offering the new jet-
liner with the latest cockpit technologies on board, such as the The A330neos’s Airspace cabin also provides
a substantially improved cabin experience
offers more personal space, LED ambient
lighting system with colour variation, latest
generation entertainment system and inter-
net, bathrooms with ambient light and sound,
aroma dispenser and antibacterial surfaces
and luggage compartments that are 66
percent larger. Up to 16.7 million possible
colour variations are possible with the new
LED lighting, in addition to a large range of
predetermined scenarios that can reflect the
airline branding. Greater carry-on stowage
is offered on the A330neo with new outer/
lateral overhead bin designs, which have
improved their capacity by approximately 66
percent; allowing five bags to be placed in
each four-frame bin instead of three possi-
ble in the current A330ceo luggage bin. This
wi-fi tablet Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), dual Head-Up Display affords direct benefits in reduced boarding
(HUD) and Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS). Airbus’ time and reduced crew workload as pas-
new Skywise data connectivity features which will allow airline sengers can stow their luggage above their
operators to predict potential issues. Airbus has also upgraded own seats. The bin doors also feature new
the A330 scheduled maintenance programme, which when latches and integrated LED hand/grip rail
used on the A330neo will offer five percent reduced airframe lighting. Magazine racks, ventilation grilles
maintenance costs by reducing tasks, delivering longer inter- and window bezels are also upgraded.
vals between some checks and a reduction in man-hours over
the typical 12-year maintenance cycle for new parts such as

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