A330neo: The Heir Apparent
The rightful successor to the most popular widebody Family ever
An Airbus Original documentary series
This first-ever Airbus Original documentary series puts the A330neo - the rightful successor to the most popular widebody Family ever - into the spotlight. Each episode is a journey of discovery, as told by the experts and customers who infuse their passion and creativity into this aircraft.
Discover all the exceptional features that make the A330neo the most versatile next-generation aircraft – from the highest aspect-ratio wing in the market and the latest Trent Engine, to the award-winning Airspace cabin and the familiar yet state-of-the-art cockpit.
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Episode 4: Design is everything
Episode 4: Design is everything
What story does the A330neo Airspace cabin tell? For Jochen Werner, VP Industrial Cabin Design, it’s a beautiful, relaxing and inspiring space that offers different layers of comfort for a superb long-haul passenger experience.
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A330neo : The Heir Apparent - Trailer
A330neo : The Heir Apparent - Trailer
Four passionate experts. One incredible aircraft. This first-ever Airbus Original documentary series puts the A330neo - the rightful successor to the most popular widebody ever, the A330 - in the spotlight. Each episode is a journey of discovery; from the highest aspect-ratio wing in the market and the latest Trent Engine, to the award-winning Airspace cabin and the familiar yet state-of-the-art cockpit.
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Episode 1: Flying the nest
Episode 1: Flying the nest
For Vincent Lebas, HO A330neo Overall Aircraft Design, aerodynamic efficiency means fuel burn improvement. And the A330neo’s new wing design – with its higher aspect ratio and refined wingtip – makes the grade with flying colours to deliver new-generation efficiency.
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Episode 2: Birds of a feather
Episode 2: Birds of a feather
Malcolm Ridley, Chief Test Pilot, knows Airbus Family cockpits like the back of his hand. In his view, the A330neo’s cockpit combines the A330’s hardware with latest-generation software functionalities for an exceptional and familiar piloting experience.
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Episode 3: Keeping cool under pressure
Episode 3: Keeping cool under pressure
Seven generations of advanced technology have gone into the Trent 7000, an engine designed exclusively for the A330neo. Paul Sixsmith, Rolls-Royce’s Trent 7000 Chief Engineer, reveals how this aircraft-engine combination is setting the performance benchmark for the future.
