GOL Linhas Aéreas is accelerating its widebody fleet strategy by acquiring five Airbus A330-900s from Avolon, effectively doubling its original commitment to at least 10 aircraft as it pivots from a domestic low-cost carrier to a global long-haul competitor [1][2]. The first aircraft will enter service by end of 2026 at Rio de Janeiro-Galeão (GIG), supporting four new intercontinental routes: Rio–New York JFK (launched 8 July 2026), Lisbon (September), and Orlando and Paris (by end of 2026) [1][3][6]. This marks GOL’s historic break from its 25-year all-Boeing 737 fleet, introducing twin-aisle capacity for ~300 passengers with 15-hour range to compete in Latin America–Europe/US markets [1][5][8]. Initial flights rely on Wamos Air wet-leased A330-200s until GOL’s own A330-900neos arrive [6][13].