Air Asia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft set to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand.
The aircraft was delivered by lessor Avolon and is the first two A330neos set to join the airline's fleet by the end of the year.
Air Asia's long-haul affiliate, AirAsia X currently operates 36 A330-300 aircraft and is the largest customer for the A330neo with 66 on firm order.
The new A330neo will be based at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport in Thailand.
It's said the aircraft will increased its network expansion to what the airline describes as key markets to Australia, Japan and South Korea.air