Airbuseric From Netherlands, joined Jan 2005, 4015 posts, RR: 52 Posted (7 years 9 months 3 days 14 hours ago) and read 10977 times:
Hi
KLM's new beauty has arrived at her new homebase AMS just 1 hour ago now! After a fly-by on runway 22, it made finally her first landing at runway 27 just before 4.00pm this afternoon.
Lucky for all photographers there was some sunshine with us...
Cloud4000 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 639 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (7 years 9 months 3 days 14 hours ago) and read 10924 times:
What route will this bird be placed on? And what 767 will be replaced?
Keesje From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 7, posted (7 years 9 months 3 days 14 hours ago) and read 10877 times:
It made a nice low pass / turn gear out in front of my office at 15.45
Quoting Cloud4000 (Reply 5): What route will this bird be placed on? And what 767 will be replaced?
All 767 are being phased out. It will be a valuable addition to network flexibility. In addition to the 767 destinantion it can do e.g all of Africa, the US and Japan with good cargo capasity from Amsterdam.
Lamedianaranja From Venezuela, joined Nov 2004, 1246 posts, RR: 23 Reply 13, posted (7 years 9 months 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 10556 times:
Absolutely beautiful! I was on watchout from my house as flights from the south usually pass straight over it but didn't manage to catch it.
Well, I will see it soon enough at SPL and maybe even fly it soon as planning a trip to NYC this year.
SK601 From Belgium, joined Jun 2005, 975 posts, RR: 4 Reply 17, posted (7 years 9 months 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 10518 times:
PH-AOA is called "Dam-Amsterdam", first revenue flight will be KL651 AMS-IAD on Sep. 1.
Other routes will be AMS-EWR/YUL/ACC and routes in the Middle East, according to www.luchtvaartnieuws.nl also on busy routes in Europe (LHR/CDG)
Hawaijahaz From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 352 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (7 years 9 months 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 10343 times:
Awesome! That is one sweet looking bird. Congrats to KLM.
CV990 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 22, posted (7 years 9 months 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 10173 times:
Hi!
It would be great if KL would make a "tour" around most of european capitals flying their regular routes at least once, replacing regular equipment!!! Anyway like someone said perhaps the most stricking livery in this airplane ( well KL livery WILL ALWAYS be stricking in ANY AIRPLANE they buy!!!! )
Regards
ACB777 From Canada, joined Sep 2003, 350 posts, RR: 2 Reply 24, posted (7 years 9 months 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 10102 times:
Will AMS-YVR eventually become an A330 route (winter)?
25 Airbuseric: I think it's indeed possible to see it at e.g. CDG and/or LHR in the future. What they do nowadays with B767 on those routes (e.g. in case of operati
26 BlrBird: I like KLM blue birds, this is icing on the cake.
27 Airbuseric: anyway, I think LHR has a better chance to get it then CDG Rgds Eric[Edited 2005-08-25 21:22:34]
28 RootsAir: Only one word to say......FANTASTIC THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LIVERY WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BIRD along w the 744) what can one say BRATHAKING
29 Alphafloor: Really nice looking bird ! BTW what are the routes planned for this a/c ? Alphafloor
30 LFutia: Gefeliciteerd KLM met je eerste A330! Congrats KLM with your first A330!
31 GlobeTrekker: Nice!!! Hop I get to fly it soon on a non-rev trip! Lamedianaranja.... planning a shopping trip are we? Globe Trekker / AUA
32 Cruiser: It looks pretty! I bet that KLM will love the performance of it compared to the 767's especially with the current price of crude. James
33 DutchOps: For all interested, this is how the 767 retiring schedule looks like Reg C/n In Service Phased Out PH-BZB (C/n 27958/589) August 1995 September 2005 P
34 Checo77: Congrats to my favorite airline with this bird!!!! I wish many, many, many happy passangers, landings, flights, etc. That A332 looks absolutely great
35 AirxLiban: Can only think of one thing that could improve the way this KL 330 looks and that is a pair of Trent 772s underneath the wings instead of those CF6s.
36 A340600: Nice looking bird, shame she doesn't have the right engines though Sam
37 LegendDC9: Seriously though, is there a better paint scheme out there? I was a bit upset and nostalgic when they changed it a bit recently but I got over it. sim
38 AA777: Gread looking bird. I cant wait to see it at IAD when it completes its maiden flight IAD-AMS I am planning to be there to see it land / taxi in and re
39 TranStar: Yay! I am probably going to be flying on her in October when I fly to AMS from IAD. TranStar
40 KLM685: AMAZING AIRCRAFT!!!! Every single airliner looks good in KLM colors, they have that something that makes them look amazing. I never liked the A330, bu
41 Lindy: I'm sorry to dissapoint you, but KLM A330 wont get water cannon salute. They are doing it only for new airlines, not new aircraft types. Rafal
42 AlitaliaMD11: They might give PH-AOA a water salute at IAD since it will be the first passenger flight for the plane. I can't wait to see this beautiful plane at E
43 Scotland1979: You better visit Toronto one day so I can arrange spot her. Keep me posted Would love to see KLM A330s in Toronto beside 747s and 777s Count me in! Co
44 VirginA340: All I can say is "wow"! I remember when they started flying the 772 into Kennedy. I hope they do well with the IAD run. Congrats to KLM and may they
45 GlobeTrekker: Here are some pictures of the delivery day. The photos are courtesy of KLM Presslink. Globe Trekker
46 Kappel: KLM also at one point had 10 a313's. Those were replaced with the 763's, wich are now being replaced with these a332's. Talk about coming full circle
47 ChrisH: Are there any pictures of the interior available yet? edit; nevermind, found this shot, doesnt show if there are any `PTVs though. View Large View Med
48 SK601: Seatpitch 31".....ouch . Like the other KL longhaul, it will be cramped... too bad!
49 Worldliner: i have to say i am surprised that klm have bought an airbus as the rest of there entire fleet is boeing. worldliner
50 WINGS: Why not. The A330-200 is replacing an inferior airplane, while at the same time retaining some commodity with Air France and its fleet. Too bad that
51 Worldliner: what routes will it be flying? worldliner
52 Fkruiver: Today i'll try to upload two movies which will contain yesterdays first arrival of KLM's A330.... First one the flyby and the second the actual landin
53 SAS_A330-300: As mentioned AMS-IAD will be the first one. EWR receives their first KL 330 on Oct 2. Hope to fly one them soon!
54 FOMEA: "Dam-Amsterdam" Looking good. Congrats to KLM. Regards. F-OMEA.
55 Keesje: Some of the folks on the pics above would be interested, could I get them somehow? see my profile for address. rgds Kees
56 Fkruiver: I've created a new post for this video. enjoy! : Video KLM A330 First Arrival Eham (by Fkruiver Aug 26 2005 in Civil Aviation)[Edited 2005-08-26 16:07
58 Lamedianaranja: Today it went to XCR (Chalons sur Marne) for a training flight. I saw it come back around 1700hrs at SPL, maybe she goes again tomorrow. Full load fo
59 Kaitak: I saw it on Monday at AMS, parked at the remote area between Piers D and E. Managed to get a reasonably good shot anyway - if not quite A.net standard
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