Toulouse - The assembly of the first A330-800 is complete, and the A330-900's flight test campaign is on track, Airbus said. The European aircraft manufacturer made the update yesterday on February 1. Entered the final assembly line two months ago, the first A330-800 (MSN 1888) is structurally completed. (airlinerwatch.com) 更多...
PICTURE: A330-800 closer to joining A330neo test fleet
Airbus's first A330-800 has entered the paint shop as it prepares to join the A330neo test fleet, currently comprising two A330-900s.
Structural assembly of the aircraft, MSN1888, has been completed although it has yet to have its Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines fitted.
Airbus says the twinjet is undergoing installation of its flight-test instrumentation ahead of its maiden flight later this year. Its flight-test programme is set to last around 300h.