What has made the A330 Airbus' most successful widebody

In the February 2015 issue of Aviation News, Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren charted the rise of the Airbus A330, from A300 replacement to the modern day neo

The ever-evolving Airbus A330 has proven itself to be a popular and versatile aircraft used to haul holidaymakers, cargo and world leaders as well serving as a military troop transporter and air-to-air refueller.  With more than 1,000 airframes delivered to 100-plus operators the A330 has truly blossomed – a far cry from the type’s early days when orders were few and far between.

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