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High-altitude testing for A330neo

… and certifying the range of airports from where the A330neo can operate. Up to now, the type has been approved to … said: “By extending the envelope of operation of the A330neo, which was successful, we can show to current or new … of high-altitude operations, with the advantage that the A330neo is much more fuel efficient.” While the primary focus …

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Take-off boost for A330neo

… The Airbus A330neo is to undergo a series of performance enhancements … the undercarriage and landing gear doors. Engineers on the A330neo programme have developed an upgrade which will offer … of seconds earlier after take-off.    … Take-off boost for A330neo

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Condor’s debut Airbus A330neo damaged ahead of delivery

… Condor’s first Airbus A330neo was damaged during an incident at Toulouse yesterday … ordered in July last year .  The carrier will operate the A330neo on its international long-haul network to the … Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia. … Condor’s debut Airbus A330neo damaged ahead of delivery …

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The Ultimate Virgin A330neo quiz!

… the inaugural flight of Virgin Atlantic's first Airbus A330neo. To celebrate the occasion, we've a special edition … report, available right here. … The Ultimate Virgin A330neo quiz! …

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Virgin Atlantic accepts maiden Airbus A330neo

… at Virgin Atlantic after it accepted its maiden Airbus A330neo – a -900 example. Registered G-VJAZ (c/n 2018) and … a milestone for the airline as it becomes the UK’s first A330neo operator. Moreover, the delivery also marked the 50th … said Virgin Atlantic has an “intention to expand the [A330neo] fleet to 16 eventually”. With the airline …

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ONBOARD REPORT: Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330neo flight review

… from the fanfare that accompanied Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A330neo launch to Tampa on November 2. Airliner World editor … first service to Florida to find out first-hand how the A330neo stacks up against the competition. New inside and out … USB charging. Our verdict It’s safe to say Virgin’s A330neo very much lives up to the hype, particularly in Upper …

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Photo: First flight for Virgin A330neo

… (c/n 2018). The example is likely to be the first Airbus A330neo to be delivered to Virgin Atlantic.   The carrier has … Atlantic passengers. … Photo: First flight for Virgin A330neo

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Virgin Atlantic insights: reflecting on the past, looking to the future

… in honour of our founder, Sir Richard Branson. This Airbus A330neo, which I saw in Toulouse fresh out of the paint shop, … travel industry.” G-VSRB (c/n 2061), the airline’s fifth A330neo, is expected to join the fleet in May. The aircraft …

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Why orders for widebody airliners rose in 2023

… year marked a sharp recovery with 337 gross orders for the A330neo and A350 , including freighters but excluding A330 … Emirates (15), and an undisclosed customer for ten. The A330neo continued to sell slowly with 35 -900s and just one … A350 will go to ten aircraft per month in 2026 with the A330neo to four this year. Boeing is at five Dreamliners …

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Your essential Singapore Airshow 2024 debrief

Nigel Pittaway reports from Changi on the major moves and deals to come out of the biennial Singapore Airshow

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REVEALED: Virgin Atlantic showcase new ‘first class’ suites on A330neo

… (July 12) to offer the first glimpse into its new Airbus A330neo.   While there are enhancements across the board, it … Suite isn’t the only notable improvement onboard Virgin’s A330neo. The 30 other seats within the Upper Class cabin have … charging pad for electronic devices. Elsewhere, the A330neo has 28 ‘Economy Delight’ seats, which offer an …

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Air Algérie orders seven Airbus widebody jets

… and transcontinental services. The order includes four A330neo and three A350-1000 jets, which are the latest … Powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330neo can fly up to 7,200 nautical miles (13,334 km) …

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What airliners do Airbus currently make?

… assembly line in China delivering its first A321neo, while A330neo orders are also taking off. It seems that Airbus has … example. On April 7, Condor took delivery of the 100th A330neo. The firm had ordered 16 A330neos to replace previous … 288. These figures make for impressive reading, given the A330neo first entered service back in 2018 with launch …

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What has made the A330 Airbus' most successful widebody

… which many observers believed could be replaced by an A330neo – dwindled from a high of around 120 to 34.  A330neo Airbus finally pulled the trigger on July 14, 2014, launching the A330neo at the Farnborough International Airshow, Fabrice …

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Filipino Classics: Planespotting highlights from a trip to the Philippines

Hamburg-based photographer Dirk Grothe shares a selection of images from a recent visit to the Philippines