Can an Airbus A330 dump fuel?

Some A330s have fuel dumps and some don't. It is/was an option. Even so, fuel dumping is generally only reserved for those times when it's necessary. If the need to land is not pressing (not all emergencies demand an immediate landing), then the crew may elect to just “burn off” the fuel rather than dump it.



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On the other hand, Federal Aviation Regulations require certain aircraft, like the Boeing 747 for instance, to have a fuel jettison system. The same holds true for Airbus aircraft; the Airbus A340 and A380 can dump fuel, while the A320 cannot. All Boeing 747 aircraft have a fuel jettison system.

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For some aircraft types, the maximum allowable landing weight is substantially less than the aircraft's take-off weight. The Boeing 747, 777, and Airbus A380s are examples, and these three aircraft types do have fuel dumping capabilities.

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On many larger commercial airplanes, a special nozzle is fitted to the wing. If a pilot deems it necessary, the system pumps fuel out of the nozzle into the atmosphere quickly – we're talking about a few tons per minute in most cases. It may look dramatic, but it's not a dangerous procedure.

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Airlines find that fuel dumping can actually be cheaper than not dumping in certain circumstances. But it's not something pilots do on a routine basis. We spoke with Alison Duquette, spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), who assured us that it doesn't happen very often.

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Since most twin jet airliners can meet these requirements, most aircraft of this type such as the Boeing 737 (all models), the DC-9/MD80/Boeing 717, the A320 family and various regional jet (RJ) aircraft do not have fuel dump systems installed.

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Since most twin jet airliners can meet these requirements, most aircraft of this type such as the Boeing 737 (all models), the DC-9/MD80/Boeing 717, the A320 family and various regional jet (RJ) aircraft do not have fuel dump systems installed.

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CBS News reported that, based on the expert opinion of a former Boeing 777 captain, Flight 89 would have likely dumped 15,000–20,000 US gallons (12,000–17,000 imp gal; 57,000–76,000 L) of fuel. Shortly after completing the fuel dump, the aircraft landed safely.

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Seats. The A330 Business Cabin is furnished with a fully lie-flat 6.5ft long bed. And with a width of 22 inches, you'll have plenty of room to stretch out as you dream your way across the Atlantic.

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The Airbus A330-200 is the largest aircraft we offer. It is a modern, efficient and reliable aircraft and can fly for more than 14 hours non-stop, making it ideal for ultra-long-range operations.

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#21271129. They circle to burn fuel like every other aircraft that can't dump fuel. If needs be & they must land heavy well then the aircraft may be damaged & a runway/airport closure could follow.

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