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The Airbus A330 has become one of the most popular aircraft in service since its introduction. Delta Air Lines operates the largest fleet of this model, with Turkish Airlines being the second-largest operator. The aircraft was first delivered on December 30, 1993, and has since seen over 1,600 units delivered.
One notable feature of the Airbus A330 is its smooth landing capability. This can be attributed to its advanced flight control systems and capable landing gear assemblies. The aircraft features a dynamic computer-controlled landing gear system with a tricycle configuration. Each main gear consists of a four-wheel, twin-axle bogie supported by oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers.
Virgin Atlantic notes that the landing gear system is managed by two Landing Gear Control and Interface Units (LGCIUs), which enhance reliability through alternating operations. In case of hydraulic failure, pilots can manually deploy the landing gear using a gravity-based system.
