{"id":22924,"date":"2018-08-13T00:36:52","date_gmt":"2018-08-12T16:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/?p=22924"},"modified":"2021-02-12T20:17:00","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T12:17:00","slug":"powering-into-the-future-with-airbus-a330neo-a330neotour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/13\/powering-into-the-future-with-airbus-a330neo-a330neotour\/","title":{"rendered":"Powering into the future with Airbus A330neo #A330neoTour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\"><em><strong>\u201cExperience being on a proving flight of a new aircraft\u201d<\/strong><\/em> were the exact keywords I googled when I first got to know that I was invited to join a proving flight out of my home base airport &#8211; Kuala Lumpur. The results of the search in a way indicate that it is kind of a unique \u201cmoney can\u2019t buy\u201d kind of flight experience. \u00c2\u00a0Not many have experienced it and the fact that it involves a brand new version of the Airbus A330 family \u2014 the A330neo makes it even more special.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">If you have flown on an airbus widebody aircraft, high chance you have been on an Airbus A330. With over 1,370 A330s in service with 125 airlines worldwide, the aircraft is the most popular widebody aircraft ever. \u00c2\u00a0With such popularity, it makes commercial sense for Airbus to introduce a more efficient version and in July 2014, the A330neo programme was launched.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Fast forward 4 years later, the A330neo is almost ready to enter its commercial service with its launch operator, TAP Air Portugal. Just like any new aircraft type, a route-proving flight test exercise is required to demonstrate to aviation authorities its compatibility with airports and readiness for airline operations. This is what #A330neoTour is all about. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/1-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1-29.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1-29-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1-29-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1-29-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Early morning of June 28<sup><span style=\"font-size: small;\">th<\/span><\/sup>, 2018, thanks to Airbus and their local PR agency, I was ready to tick another item off my aviation to-do checklist \u2014 to be on an aircraft manufacturer\u2019s proving flight. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/0-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/0-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/0-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/0-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">After covering Portugal and the American continent, the A330neo was in Asia for a series of trial flights. \u00c2\u00a0Kuala Lumpur was selected as the base for the aircraft during the 55-hour long Asian segment of the trials as it is home to the world\u2019s largest A330neo customer &#8211; AirAsia X. Today\u2019s flight, Kuala Lumpur \u2014 Jakarta \u2014 Kuala Lumpur. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Passengers on board: a group of Airbus employees conducting testing and a small group of local Malaysian media including me!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">I knew it was a special flight the moment we were breezed through the check-in areas straight to the VIP lounge for breakfast and briefing by Airbus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/2-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/2-29.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/2-29-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/2-29-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/2-29-1024x577.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">This is where my question of why Airbus is pushing for both A330neo and A350 was answered. Both are great aircraft and quite a few features of A350 introduced into the A330neo as well but in the end airlines have their set of preferences and this is where by having both types of aircraft, Airbus has the advantage of drawing more orders. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">With briefing completed, we were transported by bus to the remote gate of KLIA near the Bunga Raya complex where a pretty sight awaits us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\"><em>Selamat Datang<\/em> TAP Air Portugal A330neo. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00c2\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/3-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/3-29.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/3-29-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/3-29-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/3-29-1024x577.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Not every day you get to see a new aircraft version and a TAP Air Portugal in KL International Airport!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">The A330neo incorporates new generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, a new optimised wing and increased use of lighter composite materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/5-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/5-29.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/5-29-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/5-29-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/5-29-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Together, these advances bring a significant reduction in fuel consumption of 25% compared with older generation aircraft of similar size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">The A350\u2019s signature cockpit raccoon \/ bandit mask has also been adopted to the A330neo. Nice!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/6-28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/6-28.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/6-28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/6-28-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/6-28-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Welcome on-board. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/7-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/7-29.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/7-29-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/7-29-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/7-29-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">With only a few \u201cpassengers\u201d, we were given the chance to sit at the Business Class cabin. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/8-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/8-29.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/8-29-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/8-29-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/8-29-1024x581.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">The aircraft is fitted with the TAP Air Portugal\u2019s cabin interior comprising 34 seats in Business Class, and the flat bed recaro seat looks premium and comfort enough for long-haul flights. Of course, every airline would have their own customised configuration to suit their operating model. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/9-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/9-29.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/9-29-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/9-29-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/9-29-1024x577.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">As the aircraft taxiing towards RWY32R of KLIA, the 202 seater aircraft passes some of the larger capacity Airbus models. I can\u2019t help but to think that for some airlines, the ability to cover a certain range and a high efficient cost with lower payload makes more sense vs flying large capacity but hardly full planes. Perhaps this is why demand for jetliners like the A330 and A350 continues to increase. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/10-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/10-29.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/10-29-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/10-29-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/10-29-1024x577.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">KLIA was one runway down due to maintenance; hence traffic was a bit busy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/11-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/11-29.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/11-29-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/11-29-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/11-29-1024x580.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00c2\u00a0I was really anticipating the take-off phase of the flight to experience how powerful yet quiet the 2 Trent 7000s are. Unfortunately with such light load of less than 50 people on board, it was quiet a quick take-off roll before we were airborne. Quite an \u201ceffortless\u201d take-off if I may say. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/12-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/12-29.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/12-29-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/12-29-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/12-29-1024x589.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Even the spotters were \u201ccomplaining\u201d on how they missed out on the aircraft rotating shot. Photo by Tn Hj Norman Md Yusof<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/13-28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1350\" height=\"759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/13-28.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/13-28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/13-28-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/13-28-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">The A330neo also carries quite a number of enhancement for passengers experience thanks to once again the features from the A350. So the moment the seat belts sign were switched off, I went to discover some of these features starting with the economy class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/14-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/14-27.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/14-27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/14-27-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/14-27-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">I have to admit that TAP Air Portugal\u2019s Economy Class cabin theme in terms of colours is quite nice. Fresh yet easy on the eyes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/15-28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/15-28.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/15-28-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/15-28-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/15-28-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/15-28-550x367.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Airbus has long been promoting comfort via standard width seats and judging from the look of these seats, it looks like one can be ensured of a comfortable flight for long hauls. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/16-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/16-27.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/16-27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/16-27-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/16-27-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/16-27-550x367.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/17-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/17-26.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/17-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/17-26-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/17-26-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/17-26-550x367.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">And as part of the Airspace by Airbus concept (which I wrote about when I visited the Singapore Airshow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/2018\/03\/07\/singapore-airshow-2018-a-showcase-of-airbus-products-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>), the A330neos has a new outer\/lateral overhead bin design that allows up to five bags to be placed in each four-frame bin instead of three in the current bin. \u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/18-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/18-26.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/18-26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/18-26-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/18-26-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Some other features include fourth-generation inflight entertainment, which means HD viewing resolution and no more bulky IFE box in your foot area. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/19-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/19-27.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/19-27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/19-27-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/19-27-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Premium economy offering a bit more space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/20-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/20-24.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/20-24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/20-24-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/20-24-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/20-24-550x367.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Wheelchair accessible lavatory configurations thanks to the Space-Flex lavatory feature. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/21-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/21-23.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/21-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/21-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/21-23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/21-23-550x367.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">For the crew, the A330neo offers some good news too. An expresso coffee maker, chillers and ovens with baking functions just to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/22-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/22-21.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/22-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/22-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/22-21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/22-21-550x367.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">A new Lower-Deck Mobile Crew Rest make for a more comfortable rest area and frees up floor space for revenue-generating seats. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/23-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/23-19.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/23-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/23-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/23-19-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/23-19-550x367.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">We arrived in Jakarta on-time despite the delay in departure. A small welcome party awaits us as the superstar of the day attracts attention of guests and airport community in Jakarta airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/24-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/24-16.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/24-16-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/24-16-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/24-16-1024x580.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">On the return flight to Kuala Lumpur, I decided to be a normal \u201cpassenger\u201d and just enjoyed the flight especially the comfort of the business class seat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/25-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/25-14.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/25-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/25-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/25-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/25-14-550x367.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">And the media had the opportunity to also witness the modern cockpit of the A330neo. My first reaction was \u201chey it is quite similar to the A350\u201d. The Common-Type-Rating (CTR) minimises flight training time and cost and maximising pilot productivity. The modern upgrade of the cockpit allows technology such as tablet EFB and dual Heads-up Display.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/26-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/26-12.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/26-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/26-12-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/26-12-1024x578.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Beautiful blue sky and lovely A330neo sharklet. This is sexier too in comparison with the earlier A330 winglet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/27-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/27-12.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/27-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/27-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/27-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/27-12-550x367.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">One last tour of the cabin. Flying on an empty plane \u2014 checked. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/28-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/28-9.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/28-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/28-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/28-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/28-9-550x367.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The aircraft landed smoothly in KLIA and within minute taxied to klia2 terminal. This is the home to home to the world\u2019s largest A330neo customer &#8211; AirAsia X. Altogether, the airline has ordered 66 A330-900s, for delivery from 2020.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/29-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/29-9.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/29-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/29-9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/29-9-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Having flown on quite a few A330s operated by different airlines, I see the A330neo as a nice modern upgrade to the aircraft type. The improved efficiency makes sense to airlines bottom-line while the passenger experience enhancement helps to improve satisfaction levels. \u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">It was an exciting day and I walked away from the plane smiling knowing that I had achieved something new off my aviation bucket list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\"> In celebrating this special flight, I&#8217;m giving away 2 of the Airbus A330neo luggage tags that I received on-board the route proving flight. All you have to do is to share this post on your Social Media &#8211; either Facebook or Twitter and leave a comment below on your most memorable flight on-board an Airbus airplane. I will select the 2 winners on\u00c2\u00a0 31st Aug 2018. Good luck. (Cancelled)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/ZY-Photo-2018-06-28-00001597.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1158\" height=\"973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/ZY-Photo-2018-06-28-00001597.jpg 1158w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/ZY-Photo-2018-06-28-00001597-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/ZY-Photo-2018-06-28-00001597-768x645.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/ZY-Photo-2018-06-28-00001597-1024x860.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Thank you Airbus and Quattro for the invitation. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cExperience being on a proving flight of a new aircraft\u201d were the exact keywords I googled when I first got to know that I was invited to join a proving flight out of my home base airport &#8211; Kuala Lumpur. 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