TAP Portugal signs Airbus deal to be first operator of the new A330neo airliner

TAP Portugal has signed an agreement with Airbus to be the first operator of the new A330neo airliner and therefore also become the launching carrier to fly the Airspace by Airbus cabin brand in the A330neo.

The airline placed a large fleet renewal contract with Airbus last year which included an order for 14 A330-900neos.

The A330neo jets aircraft enter service around the end of 2017.

Trey Urbahn, Chief Commercial Officer at TAP Portugal said: “We are extremely proud to be the first airline to fly the Airspace by Airbus cabin in the new A330neo. Our passengers and flight-crews eagerly look forward to experiencing this innovative new cabin design.

Furthermore, the Airspace cabin represents an exciting and flexible canvas onto which we can project the TAP brand.”