First flight for our retro Airbus Transavia
On Wednesday, 9 July, the retrostyle Airbus A321neo, which Transavia received on the occasion of its 60th anniversary, made its first flight. This so-called F1 flight (First Flight) is an important test that Airbus conducts before delivering the aircraft.
During the test flight, Airbus technicians and pilots verify that all systems are working properly: from taxiing and takeoff to flying at altitude and landing safely. This will be followed by the delivery phase in which Airbus, together with a Transavia team, will repeat the test flight and redo all the tests. Airbus will not officially hand over the aircraft to Transavia until everything has been approved.
A nod to the 1960s
The retro Airbus is specially designed for Transavia’s 60th anniversary. Although the aircraft has a classic look, inspired by our corporate identity from the 1960s, the technology is all state-of-the-art: cleaner, quieter and more efficient.
Arrival at Schiphol
The arrival of this already iconic aircraft is scheduled for Friday, 25 July. The ferry flight, the official transfer from the factory to the home base, will be given the special flight number HV1965. A nod to Transavia’s founding year.
This will be the twelfth aircraft in Transavia’s Airbus fleet. The eleventh Airbus A321neo joined our fleet on Wednesday, 16 July.
First images already on display
The first flight of this striking aircraft was captured on camera. Watch the video via
this link.
