Avianca to Acquire First A330-900s

The aircraft are expected to enter service later this year.

Zach Vasile

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 01:30 PM ET

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An Airbus A330neo demonstrator aircraft. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

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Colombian airline Avianca is set to receive its first two Airbus A330-900 aircraft, which will enter service in the second half of the year.
These A330s will be based in Colombia, support strategic routes across the Americas, and establish Avianca as the sole operator of this aircraft type in the country.
The aircraft are part of a larger acquisition of seven A330-900s by Avianca's parent company, Abra Group, distributed among its member airlines.

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Colombian airline Avianca is set to receive its first two Airbus A330-900 aircraft, officials announced on Tuesday.

The A330s will be based in Colombia and support “strategic” routes across the Americas, the carrier said. The jets are expected to enter service in the second half of the year.

Abra Group, Avianca’s parent company, recently acquired seven A330-900s for use by its member airlines. Up to five are being sent to Brazilian carrier GOL, another Abra subsidiary, while the remainder have been allocated to Avianca.

The airline said its A330-900s will have 377 seats, including business class.

Avianca A320 — An Avianca Airbus A320. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

When the jets enter service, Avianca will be the only operator of the A330-900 in Colombia, officials said.

GOL has said it will use its A330s to support long-haul routes to North America and Europe. On Friday, it announced upcoming service between Rio de Janeiro and New York-JFK.