N968AV
Airbus A330-243
Airbus
15 Hours
Duration of Flight
7250 NM
Range
493 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-10-13| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-02 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2018-11-14 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2018-06-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2017-12-28 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Airbus A330-243
Overview
U.S. registration N968AV (Airbus A330-243, MSN 1009) registered to AIRCOL 5 (Wilmington, DE). Airworthiness certificate issued 2009-04-30; Mode S hex AD79F2. FAA registry lists this airframe in the transport category with a 377-seat entry.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Trent 772B-60 (71100 lbf each)
- Range: 7250 nm
- Cruise: 470 kts
- Seats: 377
- Ceiling: 41500 ft
Operations & Cabin
Reported two-class layout C30 / Y222 (registry/airline fleet reports). Reported 30 business / 222 economy two‑class layout in fleet records; typical A330-200 cabin amenities for Avianca two‑class setups.
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing tail number N968AV is an Airbus A330-243 built in 2009 with manufacturer serial number 1009. It is registered in the US and is recorded as owned by AIRCOL 5, a corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US, reflecting a corporate ownership structure rather than an airline operator. Ownership by AIRCOL 5 represents the principal documented change in title for this airframe; no further operator or lease history is published in the supplied data. Valuation and detailed condition reports are not published in the provided dataset.
Cabin configuration for this specific registry/airline fleet report is reported as a two-class layout C30 / Y222, indicating accommodation for 30 passengers in a premium cabin and 222 in economy for a total published seating of 377. Registered in the United States and owned by a Wilmington-based corporation, the airframe’s performance figures (range 7,250 nm, cruise 470 kts) support transcontinental and many transoceanic missions within its operational envelope, typically deployed on medium- to long-haul high-capacity routes. Maintenance considerations for this aircraft center on its twin Trent 772B-60 powerplants and standard A330-class airframe care cycles; specific avionics fitment, interior amenities and recent maintenance status are not published in the supplied data.
The Airbus A330-243 airframe represented by N968AV occupies the long-range, high-capacity twinjet segment within Airbus’s product line, characterized by a substantial seating capability (377 seats) and long-range capability (7,250 nm) enabled by two high-thrust turbofans. Market considerations for this model are influenced by its fuel-thrust package (each engine 71,100 lbf) and typical cruise/ceiling performance (470 kts, 41,500 ft), which factor into operator route planning, maintenance scheduling and resale valuation; specific market prices and demand metrics are not provided in the supplied data.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N968AV | N101DU | N101NN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 1009 | 50020 | 5834 |
| Year Manufactured | 2009 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Duration of Flight | 15 Hours | 8 Hours | 7 Hours |
| Range | 7250 NM | 3600 NM | 3200 NM |
| Max Speed | 493 MPH | 470 MPH | 464 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 41500 ft | 41000 ft | 39800 ft |
| Max Passengers | 377 | 109 | 102 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |