Special Sub-Topic: Aircraft and Their First Users Authored by: e747 Sub-topic of: Airports & Airlines

What airline was the first operator of the Airbus A310-200?

Lufthansa. The first flight of the A310-200 with LH was in April 1983. The A310-200 is the same version of the A310-300, except that the last one has winglets, extended range and carries 170-200 pax.

The Boeing 767 is the most common aircraft on transatlantic flights. But what airline is the first user of the Boeing 767-300?

Japan Airlines. The 767-300 is the stretched version of the 767-200.

The Dash 8 is a succesful regional Canadian aircraft. Do you know the name of the airline that introduce it for the first time in commercial service?

NorOntair. The first commercial flight with NorOntair was in December 1984.

The Boeing 737 is the best-seller of Boeing, many versions of this aircraft are flying around the world. Can you tell me what airline made the inaugural flight of the Boeing 737-400?

Piedmont. Piedmont began commercial service with the 737-400 in October 1988. After a couple of months, Piedmont was absorbed into UsAir.

What was the launch airline of the Boeing 747-300?

Swissair. Swissair began flights with the Boeing 747-300 on March 28 1983. Boeing only made 81 aircrafts.

The Dutch company Fokker created the Fokker 100 specially designed for short-regional routes with a capacity of 85-107 passengers. Do you know what airline is the first operator of this aircraft?

Swissair. Swissair used the Fokker 100 for a short time. American Airlines is the biggest user of the aircraft, AA made an order for 100 Fokker 100s.

The consortium Airbus Europe designed the A300 for short-medium haul and high-density routes, it became a succesful aircraft and a serious rival for some Boeing models. The question is, can you tell me the name of the first user of the Airbus A300-600R?

American Airlines. The first delivery for American Airlines was in April 20 1988. One of these aircrafts crashed recently after departing from JFK.

Who was the first user of the Canadair CL-600-100?

Lufthansa CityLine. Lufthansa used the CRJ from Berlin, Hamburg, Koln-Bonn and other cities to many European cities. The CL-600-100 can carry up to 50 pax.

Who was the first commercial user of the MD-90?

Delta. The MD-90 is the only aircraft of McDonnell Douglas with V2500 engines. It was called the enviromentally friendly aircraft.

And finally we finish with the aircraft of the future. The Airbus A380 will be the biggest commercial aircraft ever built. Do you know what airline made the first order of this big airplane?

Emirates. The entry into commercial service is scheduled for 2006. Other airlines that made orders for this aircraft are Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Air France and others.