First Airbus A330-800 on final assembly line
Airbus has begun final assembly of the first A330-800, the second member of the A330neo family. First flight is scheduled for mid-2018, with entry into service expected in 2019. The A330-800—which is based on the A330-200 and retains the earlier aircraft’s fuselage length—complements the larger A330-900, which is a development of the A330-300. The A330-900 flew for the first time in October 2017. Both aircraft incorporate Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, plus aerodynamic improvements and new cabin technologies. The A330-800 can operate routes of up to 7,500nm. The recently launched 251-tonne MTOW variant is designed to tackle routes of up to 8,150nm. The A330-800 will seat 257 passengers in a typical three-class layout, while being able to carry 406 in a high-density, single-class configuration.<br/>
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First Airbus A330-800 on final assembly line
Airbus has begun final assembly of the first A330-800, the second member of the A330neo family. First flight is scheduled for mid-2018, with entry into service expected in 2019. The A330-800—which is based on the A330-200 and retains the earlier aircraft’s fuselage length—complements the larger A330-900, which is a development of the A330-300. The A330-900 flew for the first time in October 2017. Both aircraft incorporate Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, plus aerodynamic improvements and new cabin technologies. The A330-800 can operate routes of up to 7,500nm. The recently launched 251-tonne MTOW variant is designed to tackle routes of up to 8,150nm. The A330-800 will seat 257 passengers in a typical three-class layout, while being able to carry 406 in a high-density, single-class configuration.<br/>
