Aircraft
EASA Certifies Increased Takeoff Weight A330-300
An additional seven metric tons of max takeoff weight will give the A330 up to 500 extra nautical miles of range, or increased payload.
EASA has certified a version of the Airbus A330-300 with an increased maximum takeoff weight of 242 metric tons. [Photo: Airbus]
EASA has certified a version of the Airbus A330-300 with an increased maximum takeoff weight of 242 metric tons. [Photo: Airbus]

The European Aviation Safety Agency today granted certification to Airbus for its new increased-takeoff-weight version of the A330 airliner, offering increased range or payload. The A330-300 has a maximum gross takeoff weight of 242 metric tons (533,510 pounds), which is 7 metric tons (15,432 pounds) more than the original A330-300.