KLM first Airbus A330-200 will arrive in AMS: 25th of august

V-Bird · Post by **V-Bird** » 20 Aug 2005, 12:47

Next thursday, the first KLM Airbus a330-200 will arrive in Schiphol, Amsterdam. She will arrive at 16.00hrs lt. Some classic planes will escort the new a330.

The a330 fleet will receive the names of famous parks around the world.

B744skipper · Post by **B744skipper** » 20 Aug 2005, 13:12

Great news, can't wait to see some pictures of this "tres belle" aircraft at AMS.
In theory I could be at AMS, but I have no idea where this aircraft will land (which runway) and where she will be parked (I guess at Schiphol-Oost?).
I guess she won't be open for public (would have been too nice of KLM), so there is no way to get close to here (if she doesn't stand near the fence). And on the other hand, I do not feel like needing to walk around the whole airport to get close to the aircraft.

Are other luchtzak members heading to AMS that day to spot the "tres belle" aircraft?

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » 20 Aug 2005, 13:54

KLM's livery suits her very well.

Seb.

B744skipper · Post by **B744skipper** » 21 Aug 2005, 11:02

V-Bird wrote:The a330 fleet will receive the names of famous parks around the world.

F-WWYE s/n 682 will be PH-AOA named "Dam-Amsterdam", fleet number OA-501.

http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=376120

Looks like KLM could not keep the secret until the 25th, it has leaked already.

Captain · Post by **Captain** » 21 Aug 2005, 11:48

following a discussion about PTV fitted in KLM's long-haul planes: https://www.aviation24.be/posts12834-highlight.html

Will this new A330 have PTV installed in every seat?

Mighty · Post by **Mighty** » 25 Aug 2005, 09:53

Just to bring this subject on the top again.....
16:00 TODAY!!

Don't miss it

chunk · Post by **chunk** » 25 Aug 2005, 10:12

A330's for KLM will be the same as their T7's with PTV's in all seats. The system on the T7 is about as good as i have seen so those flights will be good!

Vinnie-Winnie · Post by **Vinnie-Winnie** » 25 Aug 2005, 10:54

Why is the new Airbus 330 from KLM a she??? Could be a he or an it!

Hahaha sorry spose we blokes prefer to call our beloved ones she!

totally off topic btw

B744skipper · Post by **B744skipper** » 25 Aug 2005, 18:03

PH-AOA named "Dam-Amsterdam", has arrived at her new homebase Amsterdam. After a fly-by on runway 22, it made finally her first landing at runway 27 just before 4.00pm this afternoon.

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/907012/L/

Welcome to Amsterdam PH-AOA!

She looks sooooo darn beautiful, I really love the looks of this bird combined with the striking KLM livery. I wish her, her crew and her passenger many safe flying hours and many happy landings!

:dance: "Celebrate good times, come on!!!" :drink:

B744skipper · Post by **B744skipper** » 25 Aug 2005, 22:19

And here is a picture of the interior, good to see that there is some seating with just 2 seats next to each other!

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/905557/L/

Post by **luchtzak** » 25 Aug 2005, 22:33

Some facts and figures about the new KLM Airbus A330:

KLM Airbus A330-200 Specifications

• Number of aircraft: 6 ordered; 2 in lease
• Inclusion in flight operations: between September 2005 and April 2007
• Length: 57.51 m, wingspan: 60.30 m, height: 17.88 m
• Cabin width: 5.28 m
• Seat configuration: 25 Business Class; 221 Economy Class
• Cargo capacity: 14 tons
• Maximum takeoff weight: 233 tons
• Fuel tank capacity: 139,095 l
• Average cruising speed: 471 knots (872 km/h)

B744skipper · Post by **B744skipper** » 26 Aug 2005, 11:12

Sorry guy's, more pictures I'd like to share with you:

I just can't get enough of this attractive bird.

Pictures courtesy of Luchtvaartnieuws/Piloot & Vliegtuig:

Pictures courtesy of KLM press:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/G ... 819d25.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/G ... 9d822c.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/G ... 651440.jpg

jelger · Post by **jelger** » 26 Aug 2005, 12:21

saw it standing in Schiphol-Oost when i drove back home..

welcome !!

finally an Airbus (back) in KLM color.

V-Bird · Post by **V-Bird** » 26 Aug 2005, 19:17

jelger wrote:saw it standing in Schiphol-Oost when i drove back home..

welcome !!
finally an Airbus (back) in KLM color.

Yes its to bad that Europe`s last only Boeing ? Mc Douglas long haul carrier get strick in the nets of airbus...

I hope that the a330 will have the same carreer as the a310.... so in a year of 10 whe have ( again ) an only Boeing long haul fleet.

realplaneshaveprops · Post by **realplaneshaveprops** » 26 Aug 2005, 23:53

The A330 is a very beatiful aircraft and the blue paint makes it even more beautiful.

Koen

sab319 · Post by **sab319** » 27 Aug 2005, 00:17

She looks absolutely stunning in the KL colors, but they could have thought of a more original name though...

DannyVDB · Post by **DannyVDB** » 27 Aug 2005, 16:08

KLM colours suites very well on this A332. Although I would also love one day to fly the B772 ...

Danny

B737229 · Post by **B737229** » 27 Aug 2005, 19:59

some video footage of the first KLM 330 arriving at AMS

http://www.gigashare.com/files/embed/341134830.html

http://www.gigashare.com/files/embed/1791157201.html

Enjoy

Flying_Dutchman · Post by **Flying_Dutchman** » 29 Aug 2005, 20:55

Hello,

Nice aircraft in a nice livery. :mexwave:

B737229 wrote:some video footage of the first KLM 330 arriving at AMS

http://www.gigashare.com/files/embed/341134830.html

http://www.gigashare.com/files/embed/1791157201.html

Enjoy

Unfortunately, the movies don't want to start...

Anyway, though there are still no cabin pics of this aircraft

(except the one of airliners.net)... I hope someone has any links to more stuff about this beautiful plane.

B744skipper · Post by **B744skipper** » 29 Aug 2005, 22:02

Flying_Dutchman wrote:Unfortunately, the movies don't want to start...

Just save them on your hard-disk (under "doel opslaan als"), and then they will work. At least, then they have worked fine with me.

Aviation24.be

KLM first Airbus A330-200 will arrive in AMS: 25th of august

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