What is an A332 aircraft?

Large capacity long range airliner. In service since 1998. Shorter long range version of A-330-300 ( 2-engine version of A340) to supplement the A-300-600. The A332 is member of the A330 family of aircraft.

How fast is an Airbus A330?

Max cruising speed 880km/h (475kt) at 33,000ft, economical cruising speed 860km/h (464kt). Range with 335 pax and reserves 8340km (4500nm) with CF6s, or 8430km (4550nm) with P&W engines, or 8600km (4640nm) with Trents. A330 longer range version with max passengers range 10,185km (5,500nm).

Is A330 a good plane?

Airbus has a further 300 orders for the aircraft. According to aviation expert Kieran Daly, the A330-200 is a “reliable, ultra-modern, state-of-the-art airplane,” with an impeccable safety record. He told CNN that there has only been one reported incident when an aircraft of this type has crashed.

Why do commercial airliners fly at 35000 feet?

A balance between operating costs and fuel efficiency is achieved somewhere around 35,000 feet, which is why commercial airplanes usually fly at that altitude. Commercial airplanes can climb to 42,000 feet, but going beyond that can be precarious, as the air starts to become too thin for optimum flight of the airplane.

Is the A330neo part of the Airbus family?

As a member of Airbus’ family of wide-body jetliners, the A330neo benefits from continuous investment of over 150 million euro every year – integrating the latest developments from the A350 and A380 Families to maintain its position as the best in its class, well ahead of its competition.

Which is the current engine option of the Airbus A330?

With launch of Airbus A330neo, the existing members of the Airbus A330 family (A330-200, 200F, 300, and MRTT) received the Airbus A330ceo (“current engine option”) name.

How big is the seat pitch on an Airbus A330-200?

The A330-200’s seat pitch can be adapted in units of one inch, while galleys, lavatories and stowage areas can be located in different numbers, groupings and locations – providing excellent versatility for operators of this wide-body Airbus jetliner. The Airbus A330-200, here with GE engines. The versatile mid-size widebody.

Which is the first Airbus A330 in Hi Fly livery?

The first A330neo in Hi Fly livery – delivered in 2019 – is configured with 371 seats in a two-class layout, The first A330neo painted in the livery of Portuguese wet lease specialist Hi Fly includes 18 high-comfort lie-flat