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Post by FabienA380 on Mar 15, 2013 11:13:55 GMT 1
Yes I was imagining a modified A340, not necessarily Belufa-way but cargo might do, Airbus might have the time to think about it the time the factory is built. Or just a 330F would do?..... Fabien  |
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Post by Jkkw on Mar 15, 2013 11:55:39 GMT 1
It appears Airbus is currently studying the concept of an A330 Beluga  There was a thread on Airliners.net recently discussing a new beluga based on a presentation someone acquired. www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/5682703/1/#1Go to reply 48 for a link to download the presentation Flight global article here (free registration required for full content) www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airbus-leans-towards-a330-200-to-replace-beluga-fleet-382215/Airbus is considering building new belugas and at this stage it will most likely be based on the A330-200 (Larger aircraft would struggle to operate out of Broughton Airport in certain conditions). With the current A300 fleet, Airbus is trying to double their flying time as production increases and the fleet is currently scheduled to be retired in 2025. It appears that Airbus will not be using the new belugas for flights to Mobile as on page 5 of the presentation detailing the needs of the new beluga, the line "4880NM ESAD/32t Payload->Toulouse -Mobile" was crossed out and to the right was "Update; European network only". Also included in the presentation was a timeline which stated; - Solution Decision-Q2 2013 (for announcement at the Paris Airshow Maybe?  ?) - Assembly+FF readiness from Q3 2016 - Q3 2018 - Flight test, Q3 2018 - Q1 2019 |
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Post by a380admirer on Mar 22, 2013 12:06:48 GMT 1
There was also a smal message in the last AERO International (number 4)
that Airbus want to change to an other airplane type.
A340 and A330-300 is to big.
The A330-200 is the best plain to replace the current typ.
Regards
Horst
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Post by XWB on Apr 7, 2013 20:31:35 GMT 1
Tomorrow is the big day.  |
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Post by Baroque on Apr 8, 2013 16:40:43 GMT 1
Jetblue has flown in a Sharklet A320 for the occasion.  |
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Post by Baroque on Apr 9, 2013 16:10:37 GMT 1
Jetblue to get first US assembled A320 in early 2016. They're certainly the most excited American Airbus customer.  |
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Post by Festus on May 11, 2013 9:33:19 GMT 1
According to this article from Aviation Week the first concrete footings are to be poured next week. |
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Post by Jkkw on Aug 28, 2013 9:39:33 GMT 1
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