We seek the help of GOD, the most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Who has bestowed upon us the will and ability to use this aircraft without whom we are helpless. Shower us with Your blessings and protect us on this journey from any hardship or danger. Amien…

June 01, 2009, Air France Missing in Atlantic. Military planes located new debris from Air France Flight 447 Wednesday while investigators focused on a nightmarish ordeal in which the jetliner broke up over the Atlantic as it flew through a violent storm.

Heavy weather delayed until next week the arrival of deep-water submersibles considered key to finding the black box voice and data recorders that will help answer the question of what happened to the airliner, which disappeared Sunday with 228 people on board. But even with the equipment, the lead French investigator questioned whether the recorders would ever be found in such a deep and rugged part of the ocean.

The aircraft was operating a scheduled service, Flight AF 447, from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to Paris (France).The missing aircraft, registered under the number F-GZCP, was MSN (Manufacturer Serial Number) 660, delivered to Air France from the production line in April 2005. The aircraft had accumulated approximately 18,800 flight hours in some 2,500 flights. It was powered by CF6-80E1 engines. At this time no further factual information is available.

In line with ICAO Annex 13 international convention, Airbus has offered full technical assistance to the investigation board. The investigation remains the entire responsibility of the relevant board and it would be inappropriate for Airbus to enter into any form of speculation.

The plane’s route :

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This plane was my lovely plane, i usually flight with this plane on flight Simulator.

I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Air France 447 with 228 people on board. I would like to send my heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of those who are involved. At this difficult time, all those affected by this tragedy are in my thoughts and prayers.

Airbus A330-200 series

AIRCRAFT DIMENSIONS
Overall length 58.8 m.
Height 17.40 m.
Fuselage diameter 5.64 m.
Maximum cabin width 5.28 m.
Cabin length 45.0 m.
Wingspan (geometric) 60.3 m.
Wing area (reference) 361.6 m2
Wing sweep (25% chord) 30 degrees
Wheelbase 22.2 m.
Wheel track 10.69 m.

BASIC OPERATING DATA
Engines two CF6-80E1 or PW4000 or RR Trent 700
Engine thrust range 303-320 kN
Typical passenger seating 253 (3-class) 293 (2-class)
Range (w/max. passengers) 12,500 km.
Max. operating Mach number (Mmo) 0.86 Mo.
Bulk hold volume – Standard/option 19.7 / 13.76 m3

DESIGN WEIGHTS
Maximum ramp weight 230.9 (233.9 ) tonnes
Maximum takeoff weight 230 (233) tonnes
Maximum landing weight 180 (182) tonnes
Maximum zero fuel weight 168 (170) tonnes
Maximum fuel capacity 139,100 Litres
Typical operating weight empty 119.6 tonnes
Typical volumetric payload 36.4 tonnes

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Aircraft data :

Airbus A330 – MSN 660
Last Airline : Air France
Last Registration : F-GZCP
Country : France
Date : 1933 – Codes AF AFR Callsign : AirFrans
Serial number : 660
Type : 330-203
First flight date : 25/02/2005
delivery date 18/04/2005 to Air France

2.500 flight with total 18.800 hours flight time, until written off

REMARKS :
F-GZCP Aircraft went missing at 0600 gmt on june 1, 2009 while performing flight AF 447 GIG-CDG. 216

passengers, 12 crew.

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LAST FLIGHT DATA’S :
(received June 2, 2009 – 08.47 GMT+7)

Flight Number : AFR447
Cockpit : 2 crew
(Captain has a 11.000 hours)
Cabin Crew : 10 crew
Passenger : 216 pax
Departure : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-GIG
ETD at 19.00 at Local Time
Destination : Paris, France-CDG
ETA at 11.15 at Local Time

Thanks for Vincent Herdison

*Image source BBC , airliners.net