Overview
- The first A330-900neo, registered 7T-VJD, has joined Air Algérie’s fleet as the carrier begins its long-haul refresh.
- The aircraft seats 308 passengers across 18 business, 24 premium economy, and 266 economy seats, with Airbus Airspace cabin features.
- Business class is reported as a Vantage XL staggered 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access and no doors, based on cabin images.
- Fleet plans vary by report, with one outlet citing 10 deliveries by mid-2027 and another noting seven more incoming, which would make the airline Africa’s largest A330neo operator.
- The type promises nearly 25% lower fuel burn and roughly 7,200 nm range, supports operations with up to 50% SAF today, and underpins planned transatlantic and Asian expansion plus new maintenance and training capabilities.