F-WWAI
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F-WWAI is an Airbus A320-131 that was built by Airbus Industries as the prototype for the Airbus A320 and the Airbus A320 family itself. It is also known to be the first Airbus A320 that was ever built.[1]
History
First flight
F-WWAI took to the skies for the first time on February 22, 1987. As one of the primary testbeds for the Airbus A320 program, it played a crucial role in shaping this game-changing family of aircraft.[citation needed]
Testbed and winglet testing
Initially, F-WWAI served as a testbed for various enhancements related to the A32S aircraft. It was equipped with two CFMI CFM56-5A1 engines. Over the years, F-WWAI was used for a variety of purposes, including winglet testing.[citation needed]
Preservation
On July 29th, 2016, F-WWAI was withdrawn from active service but was later reactivated into active service until being permanently retired in October 2017 after a total of 26 flights.[citation needed]
F-WWAI underwent a transformation. Its original test registration was reapplied, winglets were removed, and it was repainted back into the original 1987 Airbus livery. Today, it stands preserved at the Aeroscopia Museum in based in Toulouse, Occitania, France.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ Simons, Graham M. (2021). Boeing 737: The World's Most Controversial Commercial Jetliner. Pen & Sword Books (published 2021-03-15). ISBN 9781526787248. Search this book on
Sources
- Job, Macarthur (1994). Air Disaster - Volume 3. Aerospace Publications. ISBN 9781875671342. Search this book on
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