"Wet but Warm' welcome to MAS Kargo's new A330-200F

15-09-2011 : A "wet but warm" welcome was given to MAS Kargo's new A330-200F at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport today. Malaysia Airlines' freight division MAS Kargo had just earlier received their newest aircraft during a hand-over ceremony in Toulouse. The first flight was performed from Toulouse into Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Upon arrival fire brigade tenders provided a traditional wet but gracial welcome to this first new aircraft type arrival for the airport. The subject aircraft was loaded with cargo in Amsterdam, heading eastbound to its home base in Kuala Lumpur for its inaugural commercial flight. Direct Maintenance had the priviledge to be present during this unique event and provide the required technical support.

The A330-200F is the world's most modern mid-size freighter and can carry 70 tonnes of payload, with a range of up to 4000 nm. The A330-200F is the all freight version of the best-selling A330 family, of which Airbus has sold more than 1100 units, with now 800 in service with 90 operators world wide.

All staff at Direct Maintenance like to wish Malaysia Airlines and MAS Kargo many happy landings with this new aircraft, which we trust will bring long term commercial fortune for the airline.

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