New A330-200 Freighter takes to the skies

Airbus announced its new A330-200F conducted its maiden test flight on 05-Nov-2009, marking the start of a 180 hour flight-test and certification campaign. Launch customer, Etihad Crystal Cargo, is scheduled to take delivery of the in the Summer of 2010. The aircraft has 67 firm orders with nine customers. Turkish Airways has also signed an MoU for two A330-200Fs. [more]