How Airbus transforms the A330 into the A330 MRTT Aerial Tanker

VIDEO – HOW AIRBUS TRANSFORMS THE A330 INTO AN A330 MRTT AIR TANKER

GETAFE, SPAIN – The Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) has earned its reputation as the new generation aerial tanker of choice for military services worldwide, like the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) – receiving its first A330 MRTT last week as the successor of the RNLAF KDC-10 tanker. The new tanker aircraft can also be operated as a transport aircraft, and can also … Continue reading VIDEO – HOW AIRBUS TRANSFORMS THE A330 INTO AN A330 MRTT AIR TANKER

FLYHIGH.NEWSJuly 16, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – BELUGA XL IN OPERATIONAL SERVICE – SUPPORTING AIRBUS’ PRODUCTION RAMP-UP WITH A ‘SMILE’

TOULOUSE, FRANCE – The next-generation Airbus Beluga XL begins regular operations in facilitating Airbus’ production ramp-up across the company’s commercial aircraft programmes. The Beluga XL (officially an A330-743L) is a large transport aircraft based on the Airbus A330 passenger aircraft. The #BelugaXL entered service with Airbus Transport on January 9, 2020 to replace the Airbus Beluga and made its first flight on July 19, 2018. … Continue reading VIDEO – BELUGA XL IN OPERATIONAL SERVICE – SUPPORTING AIRBUS’ PRODUCTION RAMP-UP WITH A ‘SMILE’

FLYHIGH.NEWSJanuary 28, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

EXTREME SHORT LANDING OF THE AIRBUS BELUGA XL DURING ITS FIRST VISIT TO THE UK

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VIDEO – EXTREME SHORT LANDING OF THE AIRBUS BELUGA XL DURING FIRST VISIT TO UK

Watch in this awesome video from Youtuber Topfelya how the Airbus Beluga XL performs an incredible short landing during its first visit to the UK. The Beluga XL is a transport aircraft, used by Airbus to fly aircraft parts to airports across Europe. The remarkable aircraft made its first flight on 19 July 2018, and received its type certification on 13 November 2019. It’s a … Continue reading VIDEO – EXTREME SHORT LANDING OF THE AIRBUS BELUGA XL DURING FIRST VISIT TO UK

FLYHIGH.NEWSJanuary 7, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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POSSIBLE HIJACK OF AIRCRAFT AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

AMSTERDAM AIRPORT, NETHERLANDS – Emergency services have rushed to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. A spokesperson for the Koninklijke Marechaussee (Royal Dutch Military Police) speaks of a “suspicious situation” on board of an aircraft at Schiphol Airport, the third busiest airport in Europe. It seems to be a hijacking of an aircraft, sources within the Marechaussee report. During boarding, the captain of the aircraft would have pressed … Continue reading POSSIBLE HIJACK OF AIRCRAFT AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

FLYHIGH.NEWSNovember 6, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

Turkish Airlines A330 Go Around and Landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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VIDEO – TURKISH A330 GO AROUND AND LANDING DURING STORM AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – Hairy conditions today at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with strong gusts up to 100 kph (62 mph) and some windshear on short final. Watch how this Turkish Airlines A330 had to battle the storm and perform a Go Around to finally land safely on runway 18R, also known as the Polderbaan. A Summer Storm raged over parts of the Netherlands and the … Continue reading VIDEO – TURKISH A330 GO AROUND AND LANDING DURING STORM AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

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FIRST AIRBUS A330neo DELIVERED TO DELTA AIRLINES

TOULOUSE – After receiving the 12,000th Airbus aircraft earlier this year, Delta Air Lines has received the first of 35 ordered A330neos on May 24, 2019. Delta ordered the longest version, the A330-900, which can accommodate 281 passengers. The A330neo should gradually replace the Boeing 767 on distant flights. The A330neo made its first flight on October 19, 2017. New fuel-efficient engines are the most … Continue reading FIRST AIRBUS A330neo DELIVERED TO DELTA AIRLINES

FLYHIGH.NEWSJune 3, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

Turkish Airlines A330 Storm landing at Amsterdam Airport

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VIDEO – TURKISH AIRLINES A330 LANDING DURING STORM AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

AMSTERDAM AIRPORT, NETHERLANDS – Watch this impressive so called ‘Crab Landing’ performed earlier this year by a Turkish Airlines pilot during a storm at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands. A Crab Landing is often used when there is a very strong crosswind on touchdown, especially during a storm. As a result the airplane tracks towards the upwind edge of the runway while de-crabbing to … Continue reading VIDEO – TURKISH AIRLINES A330 LANDING DURING STORM AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT