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A330neo gets ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS certification

Published 28/01/2019 Updated 28/01/2019 13:29
Written by: Lisa Parkes 2 minute read

The Airbus A330-900neo has been granted ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) clearing the way for operators of the type to use it on …

Airbus A220 (Image: Aviation Media Agency)

Airbus delivers record year despite hold ups

Published 15/01/2019 Updated 29/08/2019 20:30
Written by: Nick Harding 2 minute read

European airframer Airbus has delivered more aircraft in 2018 than ever before despite problems with engines causing delays to deliveries on its A320neo family. The Toulouse based company delivered 800 …

A330-800neo to fly tomorrow

Published 05/11/2018 Updated 05/11/2018 17:24
Written by: Lisa Parkes 1 minute read

As reported last week, The Airbus A330-800, the shorter variant of new A330neo’s, is to take its first flight this week on Tuesday the 6th November. Weather permitting the A330-800 …

Airbus A330-800neo to start flight trials early November

Published 30/10/2018 Updated 29/08/2019 20:30
Written by: Nick Harding 1 minute read

Sources close to Airbus have said that the Airbus A330-800neo could begin its certification program as early as next week after undergoing ground testing this week. The ground tests included …

A330neo begins route proving world tour

Published 20/06/2018 Updated 20/06/2018 11:55
Written by: Nick Harding 1 minute read

Airbus’ latest widebody aircraft the A330neo has begun a world tour designed to prove the aircraft’s viability on typical routes it will fly. The A330-900neo F-WWKM, which is in the …

A330neo does flypast at Airbus wing factory

Published 18/06/2018 Updated 29/08/2019 20:30
Written by: Roger Davis 1 minute read

Airbus flew the first A330neo up to North Wales today for a flypast at the Airbus UK wing factory. The A330neo F-WWKM flew past the Broughton site, which is located …

Airbus A330-900neo F-WTTN (Image: Angelo Harmsworth)

A330-900neo touches down in Wales for tests

Published 31/05/2018 Updated 31/05/2018 08:33
Written by: Nick Harding 2 minute read

Airbus’ latest variant of the popular A330 family, the A330-900neo, has touched down at Cardiff Airport, Wales ahead of fuel tests tomorrow. The A330-900neo or new engine option is improved …

A330neo takes to the skies for its maiden flight

Published 20/10/2017 Updated 20/10/2017 09:00
Written by: Nick Harding 2 minute read

The Airbus A330neo has taken to the skies for its maiden flight from Toulouse, France. Departing from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport on Thursday 19th October, No. 1 A330neo was put through its …