| Model manufacturer: | Gemini Jets |
| Order code: | GJVIR2181 |
| Scale: | 1:400 |
| Material: | Combined (Metal / Plastic) |
| Weight: | 0.5 kg |
| Registration number: | G-VJAZ |
| Dimensions: | 15.9×16×1.9 cm (L×W×H) |
| Air company: | Virgin Atlantic |
| Aircraft manufacturer: | Airbus |
High-quality metal model of the Airbus A330-900neo aircraft of the Virgin Atlantic airline in detailed design. The package includes a chassis.
The Airbus A330neo ("neo" for "New Engine Option") is a wide-body airliner developed by Airbus from the Airbus A330 (now A330ceo - "Current Engine Option"). The operators of the original A330 series requested a new version with modern engines comparable to the engines developed for the Boeing 787.
The A330-900 retains the fuselage length of the A330-300 and the similarly sized four-engine A340-300. Cabin optimization allows for ten additional seats on the A330-900 (310 passengers) with 18-inch wide economy seats.[15] -900 should travel 6550 Nmi (12,130 km) with 287 passengers (440 max).
A further reconfiguration of the cabin equipment allows the -900 to seat up to 460 passengers in an economy layout. This exceeds the existing maximum exit limit of 440 places permitted by the type certificate and requires modification of the Type A escape doors to meet emergency exit requirements. In November 2019, the maximum seating capacity was increased to 460 seats through the installation of new type A+ exits with a two-lane evacuation slide.
