Aircraft
A330-200 with Increased Range Gets EASA Certification
Higher max takeoff weight increases range to 7,250 nautical miles
The Airbus A330-200 242t's maximum takeoff exceeds that of the original model by some four metric tons. (Image: Airbus)
The Airbus A330-200 242t's maximum takeoff exceeds that of the original model by some four metric tons. (Image: Airbus)

The 242-metric-ton maximum takeoff weight version of the Airbus A330-200 has won EASA certification, some five months after the larger A330-300 earned certification from European authorities, Airbus announced on Tuesday. The company said approval from the U.S. authorities would follow.