Aerolineas Argentinas receives first of four new A330-200s on order

Aerolineas Argentinas has taken (02-Mar-2015) delivery of their first new, directly purchased A330-200 aircraft as a part of the carrier's fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft, equipped with GE engines, joins the airline's existing fleet of 11 Airbus widebody aircraft, comprising four A330-200s and seven A340s. Aerolineas Argentinas will deploy its new A330 on starting on long haul routes from their Buenos Aires hub to Miami and New York City, and then Madrid in Jul-2015. Aerolineas Argentinas president Dr Mariano Recalde said: "The addition of this new A330-200 to our wide body family will enable Aerolineas Argentinas, to redefine its long-haul network and enhance its international service offering". Aerolíneas Argentinas has been an Airbus operator since 1994 when the airline began flying the A310-300. In Feb-2013, the airline announced their order for four Airbus A330-200s to renew and consolidate its widebody fleet. [more - original PR]