The Airbus A330 can be a good freighter, but the aircraft’s peculiarities offer a challenge to owners and operators.
Decisions made by Airbus in the late 1980s are guiding the future second act for the A330 as a converted package-hauler.
Seeing an opening with uncertain Boeing product strategy, Airbus advances toward an A350 freighter. Possible buyers urge consideration of an engine from GE.