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Airbus Is Saying Upgraded A330 Jet Will Be More Fuel-Efficient
Plans Underline Its Intent to Update the Widebody to Rival Boeing's Dreamliner

LONDON— Airbus Group EADSY -1.49% NV is telling customers that it is planning its upgraded A330 widebody jet to be 14% more fuel-efficient, able to fly farther and carry more passengers, according to people familiar with the details.

The jet also would have a new engine, dubbed the Trent 7000, to be built by Rolls-Royce Holdings RR.LN -0.67% PLC and derived from the engine that Rolls-Royce developed for Boeing Co. BA 0.00% 's 787 Dreamliner, the people said.

In addition, the new model would feature winglets, inspired by Airbus's new A350, that increase the jet's wingspan. The combination of more efficient engines and improved aerodynamics should burn 14% less fuel per passenger, one of the people said.

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"There is no decision yet" on a new A330, Airbus spokesman Stefan Schaffrath said. A Rolls-Royce spokesman said it also isn't aware of a decision on the plane and "it would be for Airbus to make any announcement on this, when and if appropriate."