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Airbus: 50th A-330 airplane for Air China completed maiden flight

Toulouse, France - China’s first A330-300 with higher maximum take-off weight

The 50th A-330 airplane to be operated by Air China, which is also China’s first A-330/300 with the increased 242 tonne Maximum Take-Off-Weight (MTOW) capability, has successfully completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. Displaying a special livery to celebrate the “50th A-330 for Air China”, the aircraft will be delivered to the Chinese carrier in September. Air China is the flag carri...

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Rome, Italy, 09/11/2015 11:25
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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