Iberia’s long-haul fleet is being modernised with an order for eight Airbus A330s plus options for a up to another eight aircraft.
The A330s, which will be delivered between autumn 2012 and spring 2014, will replace up to 16 Airbus A340s.
Parent company International Airlines Group said the new aircraft will be more cost effective to operate as they are around 15% more fuel efficient than the A340s.
“The aircraft can be easily assimilated into Iberia’s existing long haul fleet, reducing the need for additional crew training and maintenance costs,” IAG said.
Iberia’s long haul fleet consists of 18 A340-300s and 17 A340-600s. “With the new aircraft and options, IAG will have the flexibility to determine the overall size of Iberia’s long haul fleet and capacity in future,” the company said.