New Hi Fly A330 takes its First Flight

The second brand new Airbus A330 from the Hi Fly direct order has successfully completed its first flights in Toulouse last week and looks all set for an on time for an expected delivery in late July.

The flight program included testing the aircraft for stability and controllability and checking the efficiency of the onboard equipment in all extreme configurations.

The aircraft has now successfully completed the PATM (Production Aircraft Test Manual) - the basis for the Certificate of Airworthiness and is today ready and technically certified to fly the globe.

Nepal Airlines takes delivery of its first widebody aircraft, an Airbus A330

Nepal Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two A330s, which it will lease from the wide-body lease specialists, Hi-Fly. These will be in addition to its two existing A320ceos, and will be one of the largest aircraft operating out of Tribhuvan International Airport.  Situated at high altitude, only the most sophisticated of aircraft are capable of operating from this location, which is Nepal’s gateway to destinations in the rest of Asia and beyond.  

The A330 is the most popular widebody aircraft ever, having won over 1,700 orders from 119 customers worldwide. Today, over 1,300 A330s are in service with 124 airlines, flying on everything from high density domestic and regional operations to long-range intercontinental routes.

Hi Fly is the newest member of the exclusive A380 operators group

This summer, Hi-Fly, the largest widebody aircraft wet lease specialist will be joining some of the world renowned premier global commercial airlines in becoming the most recent member of the exclusive A380 operators club!

Yes, Hi Fly have confirmed they will be the 14th A380 operator and the first leasing airline to fly this aircraft.

The addition of a former Singapore Airlines A380 puts Hi Fly at the forefront of the aviation industry, stepping up and inaugurating the second-hand A380 market. Identifying the latent potential of the world’s largest passenger airliner, Hi Fly has decided to take the initiative and give this remarkable airliner a new life.

Air New Zealand Honolulu - Auckland service operated by HIFly after Dreamliner power problems

Air New Zealand is one of the many airlines experiencing scheduling difficulties as a direct result of the ongoing engine issues with its Dreamliners.  The Kiwi carrier is having resort to lease in an A340 aircraft from European based company Hi Fly to operate its Auckland - Los Angeles service.

Air New Zealand warned its passengers that they would likely notice a difference in the products and service style onboard as well as the different livery on the outside as the HiFly aircraft doesn't feature the familiar koru on the tail. The flight will be operated by Hi Fly crew and pilots as Air New Zealand crew ate not trained/rated to operate the A340 aircraft. Apparently, Air New Zealand will also put on an additional member of its cabin crew on the HiFly operated flights to assist with service. 

Hi Fly Getting A380's

Wet-lease specialist Hi Fly have announced they will be operating two Airbus A380's double decked superjumbos next year.

Hi Fly will launch the two Airbus A380s during  the first quarter of 2018, Hi-Fly have said they will release the full details of the service and who is supplying the aircraft in October when the contracts are finalised.  They will fly the aircraft on high capacity routes where airport slots are incredibly limited and the aircraft will be configured in a two class cabin of 560 seats. 

Hi Fly currently operates a fleet of Airbus aircraft available for wet-lease charters including, 5 A330's, 8 A340's and an A321. 

Singapore Airlines are the first to park one of their A380 aircraft, 9V-SKA has been parked at Singapore Changi Airport since June.  The aircraft is 10 years old and will soon be made available for leasing opportunities.

 

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