The A330neo took off from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport at 9h57 local time.
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Airbus COO and president of Commercial Aircraft Fabrice Brégier told journalists on the sidelines of the event that Airbus has decided to increase the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) from 242 to 251 tonnes.
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An Airbus Beluga transporter takes off from Blagnac.
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After a four-hour flight, the A330neo made a low pass over the runway in Toulouse.
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Airbus employees watch the A330neo taxi to the tarmac.
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A closer look at the A330neo.
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Airbus employees welcome the aircraft and its crew.
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The captain greets the welcoming crowd.
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The flight test crew received a very enthusiastic welcome.
The crew said the flight had been excellent and the aircraft delivered a flight performance above their expectations for a first flight.
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The A330neo on the tarmac in front of the aircraft delivery center in Toulouse.
The first Airbus A330neo test aircraft—powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines—completed a maiden flight from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Oct. 19 over southwestern France in 4 hours and 13 minutes. ATW correspondent Kurt Hofmann was on site in Toulouse for exclusive news and photo coverage.
