Rio de Janeiro, March 6, 2026 – Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol Linhas Aéreas announced plans to introduce up to five Airbus A330-900neo widebody aircraft, marking its entry into long-haul operations and ending its all-Boeing 737 fleet configuration.
Gol Chief Executive Celso Ferrer confirmed the addition during an event at Rio de Janeiro’s Galeao International Airport alongside Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The aircraft, leased from Avolon via parent Abra Group, feature around 300 seats and a range of up to 15 hours, enabling intercontinental flights to North America and Europe.
Deliveries are scheduled progressively from 2026 through 2027, with an option for two more planes. Galeao will serve as the primary hub, supporting a direct Rio-New York route launching July 8, 2026, on a thrice-weekly basis using a wet-leased Wamos Air A330-200 initially. Additional routes to Paris and Lisbon are set for late 2026, with slots pursued in Porto and London.
Potential U.S. destinations include Miami and Orlando, while European targets encompass Rome. The A330-900neos, possibly returned from rival Azul, offer improved fuel efficiency. Gol, operating in 12 countries with 30 million annual passengers, plans further route announcements soon. Representatives had earlier declined comment on expansion details.
This shift transforms Gol from domestic narrowbody focus to widebody international service.