Belgian Defence's Leased A330 Delivered

nils · Post by **nils** » 25 Oct 2009, 19:41

the new Airbus A330-322 that has been leased from portugese operator HiFly has been delivered to Melsbroek AB today (see spotting Netherlands section)
i have found a photo of the aircraft, and although i really like the aircraft itsself, i wish i could say the same thing about its "old school" paintjob.

Frank van Hemert · Post by **Frank van Hemert** » 27 Oct 2009, 09:22

hmmm, I thought the title "Belgian Air Force" didn't excist anymore...mistake from the painter or?
regards
Frank

Pete · Post by **Pete** » 27 Oct 2009, 09:44

Frank van Hemert wrote:hmmm, I thought the title "Belgian Air Force" didn't excist anymore...mistake from the painter or?
regards
Frank

Looks like they kept the paintjob as low budget as possible. Belgian Air Component would take a few stickers extra, so no option.

It is however not what i call a flagship to be proud of.

Regards Pete

mwpeters · Post by **mwpeters** » 27 Oct 2009, 10:37

Sooo, even if you are blind you can see to which air force this aircraft belongs, what a titles.

witje · Post by **witje** » 11 Mar 2010, 20:38

2 weeks ago, Belgian Defence / Air Component Airbus A330 CS-TMT suffered severe damage on the tail. as the aircraft was towed out of a hanger at Brussels Airport, the tail of the aircraft hit a wall. the aircraft is now undergoing repairs.

as a replacement, and as part of the deal, hiFly has sent a temporary replacement A330-243.
the aircraft, CS-TFZ, has been given temporary Belgian Air Force markings.

Here a photo of the "new" one

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Belgium- ... 1663901/L/

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