Some Spotters in Toulouse had the opportunity to record the second test flight of the rare A330-800neo. This is the smallest version of the A330neo family and it did not leverage sales like the -900neo.
This one in particular belongs to Kuwait in the Middle East, in all there will be eight aircraft for the company. The aircraft departed from Toulouse at 14:24 (local time) on September 23, flew for approximately 3 hours, returning to the Airbus factory.
Amazing Light on the 1st #Airbus A330-800 for @KuwaitAirways back from its 2nd flight test! 9K-APF msn 1964. Note the A330neo decal on the wingtip !@Airbus @airplusnews #A330neo #Kuwait #Toulouse #crew #Pilot #aviation #plane #Travel #Sky #flight #avgeek pic.twitter.com/OkR7UqnoVj
— mav31 (@mav31_photo) September 23, 2020
In addition to being the company's first A330-800neo, it will also be the first in the world to enter into service. The plane will receive registration number 9K-APF when it is delivered to Kuwait, the delivery forecast is for November. A second jet has also been undergoing tests since the end of July.
In Kuwait, it will receive a configuration for 226 engers, divided into 2 classes, the executive and economy. The company is one of the few buyers of the new generation aircraft, which ed for only three.
“The A330-800 will fit perfectly into our fleet expansion and growth plans. Its unbeatable operating economy and performance, plus best-in-class enger comfort, make it a good investment. We are confident that the A330-800 will us to compete effectively on our expanding route network. Our relationship with Airbus extends beyond aircraft acquisition and we look forward to continuing to collaborate in technical areas.” said Yousef Al-Jassim, chairman of Kuwait Airways in 2018.
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