Herpa 524520 CSA Czech Airlines Airbus A330-300 1:500 Scale Diecast New in Box

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Herpa 524520 CSA Czech Airlines Airbus A330-300
1:500 Scale-  Length- 5.01 inches Wingspan- 4.75 in
Diecast
Mint in Box REG#OK-YBA
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CSA Czech Airlines
j.s.c. (Czech: České aerolinie,), trading as Czech Airlines (abbreviation: ČSA - České státní aerolinie), is the national airline of the Czech Republic, and the temporary flag carrier of Slovakia, with its head office on the grounds of Ruzyně Airport in Ruzyně, Prague. ČSA was the second airline in the world to initiate successful jet airliner services (in 1957 using the Tu-104) and simultaneously the first airline to fly regular jet-only routes (between
Prague
and
Moscow
). Today, it operates scheduled services to 69 destinations in 41 countries, including most major European cities and cities in the
Middle East
and Asia.[citation needed] It also operates charter and cargo services. The airline runs a frequent flyer programme called "OK Plus" in reference to the airline's IATA designation, as well as the term of approval; OK also featured prominently in its previous livery. It is a member of the SkyTeam alliance. The company never paid dividends, after losing a record CZK 3.8 billion in 2009 the state had to subscribe new shares with nominal value CZK 2.5 billion. In 2011 ČSA carried 4.2 million passengers.
The
Airbus A330
is a wide-body twin-engine jet airliner made by Airbus, a division of EADS. Versions of the A330 have a range of 7,400 to 13,430 kilometres (4,000 to 7,250 nmi) and can accommodate up to 335 passengers in a two-class layout or carry 70 tonnes (150,000 lb) of cargo. The origin of the A330 dates to the 1970s as one of several conceived derivatives of Airbus's first airliner, the A300. The A330 was developed in parallel with the A340, which shared many common airframe components but differed in number of engines. Both airliners incorporated fly-by-wire flight control technology, first introduced on an Airbus aircraft with the A320, as well as the A320's six-display glass cockpit. In June 1987, after receiving orders from various customers, Airbus launched the A330 and A340. The A330 was Airbus's first airliner offered with the choice of three engines: General Electric CF6, Pratt & Whitney PW4000, and Rolls-Royce Trent 700. The A330-300, the first variant, took its maiden flight in November 1992 and entered passenger service with Air Inter in January 1994. Responding to dwindling sales, Airbus followed up with the slightly shorter A330-200 variant in 1998, which has proved more popular. Subsequently developed A330 variants include a dedicated freighter, the A330-200F, and a military tanker, the A330 MRTT. The A330 MRTT formed the basis of the proposed KC-45, entered into the U.S. Air Force's KC-X competition in conjunction with Northrop Grumman, where after an initial win, on appeal lost to Boeing's tanker. Since its launch, the A330 has allowed Airbus to expand market share in wide-body airliners. Airlines have selected the A330 as a replacement for less economical trijets and versus rival twinjets. Boeing has offered variants of the 767 and 777 as competitors, along with the 787, which entered service in late 2011. Airbus's A350 will also share this wide-body airliner market. As of September 2011, the A330's order book stood at 1,174, of which 812 had been delivered. The largest operator is Cathay Pacific, which operates only the -300 model. The A330 is expected to continue selling until at least 2015.
Mint condition, in the original packaging
1:500 scale
diecast plane
From Herpa
Small scale and life-like model for adult collectors or kit for the assembly of detailed scale model, not a toy! Not suitable for children under 14 years!
Just like the manufacturers of the originals, Herpa utilizes the latest technology and quality assurance for development and production. Herpa airplanes are aviation fans leading collectors and model building scales 1/500 and 1/200 live up to their big originals in quality, design and fascination. At Herpa, collectors of other scales too, for instance 1/400 or 1/1000 will find a nice model selection for their hobby.
Mint condition, most have awesome graphics on the box
This scaled aircraft model makes great gifts for airline employees, retirees and aviation enthusiasts of all ages. This detailed diecast airplane model was produced to specifications from the aircraft manufacturer and the airline company. It reflects, as accurately the paint scheme of the airline and has many details that are not usually found on other models in this scale. Each model is meticulously finished for unsurpassed quality. This scaled model was produced is accurately painted and professionally detailed.
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