Qantas introduces a new domestic Airbus A330-200

Qantas introduced its brand new A330-200 aircraft to the domestic network today, offering passengers new seating and personal on-demand inflight entertainment in all cabins.

“For the first time Qantas will operate a domestic aircraft featuring state-of-the-art in-seat entertainment for all customers,” Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said.

“The on-demand Panasonic eX2 system has over five hundred entertainment options including movies, TV programs, a CD library, games, a dedicated children’s section, plus Qantas Lonely Planet Guides as seen on the A380. Each seat offers touch screen functionality to enhance interactive capabilities.”

The aircraft which is configured with 36 Business and 265 Economy seats, has been named the ‘Tamar Valley’ after the renowned Tasmanian wine region.
The second A330-200, named after South Australia’s Clare Valley, is scheduled to arrive in February next year.

The aircraft operated its inaugural service QF575 between Sydney and Perth this morning and will continue to operate on trans-continental flights between Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

The same product has recently been introduced on the new B737-800 aircraft operating trans-Tasman.

Source: QANTAS