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Stored Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 catches fire during dismantling at Ciudad Real Airport, Spain

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On 18 April, a stored and former Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 (last known registration B-HLI) caught fire during the dismantling process at Ciudad Real Airport in Spain. Firefighters from the province of Ciudad Real rushed to the airport. 

The 28-year-old aircraft was stored at the airport, which is known for its long-term storage capacity, since 2020. Apparently, fire broke out in the tail section, then engulfed the entire fuselage.

The fire department released the following images:

© SCIS Ciudad Real
© SCIS Ciudad Real
© SCIS Ciudad Real
© SCIS Ciudad Real
© SCIS Ciudad Real
© SCIS Ciudad Real
© SCIS Ciudad Real
© SCIS Ciudad Real

This post was published on 19 April 2024 17:14

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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