Is A330 same type rating as A320?

E.g. the Airbus A330 (GE CF6) is a different rating to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM56). a differences training course, theoretical and practical for Airbus A330 (GE CF6) compared to Airbus A318 (CFM56) (and/or A319/A320/A321) as described in Appendix III point 1(c).



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Note: The A330 is a common Type Rating with the A350. Therefore, when a pilot gets qualified on either aircraft, the endorsement on his/her licence is A330/350.

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Airbus widebody aircraft There is another type rating shared by the twin-engine Airbus A330 and A350. This means that A330 pilots can fly the A350 with just a minimal conversion. To move to other types, a new rating would be required.

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With more than 80 hours of ground school training, followed by systems integration training, and up to 36 hours on our state-of-the-art A320 flight simulators, you will gain the experience you need in order to pass your certification tests and earn an A320 type rating.

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Compared with the competing single-aisle aircraft typically configured with 3-3 seating, the Boeing 737, the Airbus offers about one more inch per seat. Additionally, the A320 windows sit higher on the fuselage, which many people feel provides a more comfortable viewing.

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Fuel savings and revenue. One crucial advantage of the A330 is its low fuel consumption. In the mid to late 1970s, Airbus found the type could carry the same amount of passengers as a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 but with 25% better fuel efficiency.

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The Airbus feels slightly more stable due to its advanced flight computers but it is a pain in the neck to land in strong winds (especially crosswinds and wind shears). The 737 also feels more lively and powerful. Since the controls are hydraulic, you can really feel the true forces of flight on the yoke.

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A320 Initial Type Rating Course Description With more than 80 hours of ground school training, followed by systems integration training, and up to 36 hours on our state-of-the-art A320 flight simulators, you will gain the experience you need in order to pass your certification tests and earn an A320 type rating.

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Each type rating may be considered as difficult. But tha A320 is a highly complex machine, with many systems and computers (around 200). You have to study all theese systems, failures and so on. Then comes your ability to fly the plane with the electrical lateral joystick, wich is very sensitive.

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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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On 29 and 30 October 2016, Emirates retired three aircraft types from its operating fleet, namely the Airbus A330-200, A340-300 and Boeing 777-200ER.

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