The Airbus A330 jet has been flying now for over 21 years. It has proven very popular on high-density short-haul routes as well as medium to long haul routes.
Today the order book and ownership list stand as follows, correct as at August 2020.
A330 and A330NEO Orders, Deliveries and in Operation
| Breakdown by variant |
A330-200 | A330-200F | A330-300 | A330-800 | A330-900 | Total |
| Orders | 660 | 41 | 785 | 14 | 318 | 1,818 |
| Deliveries | 643 | 38 | 771 | – | 47 | 1,499 |
| In Operation | 604 | 38 | 743 | – |
47 | 1,432 |
TAP Portugal was the launch customer for the Air A330-900 NEO. In a lease agreement with Avolon Aero, they took delivery of their first aircraft on 26 November 2018. Their first airframe is pictured here in Atlanta, Georgia on a showcase tour.
Note the bubble around the front wheel of the A330 freighter. To keep the deck straight whilst on the ground, the front gear strut was attached lower down to raise the nose.
If there is more you want to learn about this airliner, please visit A330 Home, A330 Specs, A330 Assembly and A330 History.
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