DALLAS — The national carrier of Algeria, Air Algérie (AH), has canceled its previous order of two Airbus A350-1000 for an additional three A330-900 instead as part of its widebody renewal plan. This brings the total A330neo orders to eight.

The airline operates the type's older counterpart, A330-200, with an average fleet age of over 15 years. With the new orders in place, the airline aims to improve operational savings by achieving a 25% reduction in fuel burn per seat while enhancing the passenger experience with Airspace cabins and the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.

Air Algérie's fleet of Airbus A330s serves AH's long-haul destinations, including Montreal (YUK), Paris (CDG, ORY), Beijing (PEK), and Dubai (DXB). 

As reported by Dzair Tube Media, plans are also underway to include New York (JFK) in the future. During a press conference marking the airline's 2024 results, Hamza Ben Hamouda, the Chairman and CEO of Air Algérie, announced that the airline would soon add Amsterdam (AMS) to its network as part of its expansion strategy.

Air Algérie Fleet and Orders

The Air Algérie fleet includes 32 Boeing 737 family aircraft, 12 ATR 72 family aircraft, 8 Airbus A330-200s, and three A320-200s. The Airbus narrow-body aircraft are wet-leased from Nouvelair (BJ) and Amelia International (8R), and additional aircraft will be received in the coming months. 

The A330neos are expected to be delivered starting June this year, with additional aircraft to follow soon after. The aircraft is expected to have a seating capacity of 280 to 320 passengers. 

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