Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A-330/900 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by Anko van der Werff, SAS CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.

The airplanes will support carrier’s ongoing international network expansion, allowing the airline to increase existing high capacity routes globally and introduce new routes.

Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A-330neo is designed to fly up to 8,100 nautical miles / 15,000 kilometers non-stop and reduces fuel burn,  CO2 emissions and operating cost by 25% compared to previous generation aircraft. 

As with all Airbus aircraft, the A-330 family is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with a target to reach 100% SAF capability by 2030. 

At the end of May 2026, the A-330 Family had won over 1,950 orders from 133 customers worldwide.