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SN can be proud to be operating the oldest "still flying" 330 in the world (SFM). (according to serial number at airframes.org) But rumours are that airbus intends to "call back the bird" for evaluation purposes. Airbus seems to be concerned about corrosion issues, since no other...

Please stay on topic guys:
Summary: Fleet renewal is not going to happen at Brussels Airlines.
Reason: No money ! Not even for leasings.
The actual A330 leasings , are the cheapest 330 leasings in the world, the fuel coast is very low and still SN is not capable of making any profit.

As Filip Van Rossem told last week "remove those doorlocks - i was flying with the door open..." - this was one of the most stupid things since 9/11. When a terrorist forces a flight attendant, with a coffee tray in the hand, to ring cockpit door, I am for 200% sure that the door will open...

I heard that all the SN aircrafts are leased, is it common for a european company ? Rumours are going that SN is the only company (providing intercontinental flights) in western Europe, that can not afford to buy aircrafts, true ?

Technical problems on the SN A330's ? why so difficult to accept ? The 330's flying with us have the oldest serial numbers in the world ! Look up immatriculations at airframes.org It will become still worse in the future, the planning for 1 extra ( more recent) version of a 330 is put on hold... no ...