The A330neo will have the same black bandit-mask than the A350 XWB cockpit windscreens.
Source: Clement Alloing
“The A330neo complement the A350 XWB in the new Airbus Long-Range family, so it was only natural that the A330neo should have the same cockpit shades design than its larger sibling” said Eric Zanin, Head of A330 program.
Source: Airbus
With this marketingmovement, it seems Airbus is preparing to officially cancel the A350-800 model, currently on stand-by with 8+8 orders from Asiana and Aeroflot.
A350 XWB and A330neo complement each other in terms of capacity and range - they address different payload and range requirements and operate together seamlessly.
The A330neo is a medium range widebody aircraft while the A350 XWB is a long range widebody plane.
Source: Singapore Airlines
A common type rating allows A330 pilots to qualifyon the A350 XWB in only 8 days and fly on both aircraft under a single license – thus offering unbeatable cost efficiencies for airlines.
Airbus, with the A330neo customers will try the passengers on-board do not distinguish between the A330neo and A350 XWB cabins regarding technology and comfort experience.
The A330-800neo and the A330-900neo are two new members of the Airbus Widebody Family launched in July/2014 with 1st deliveries scheduled to start in Q4/2017.
Based on the press release "Shades livery now also on new A330neo".