Airbus has continued its routine use of Shannon Airport as a key location for its aircraft flight test programmes, with a notable visit from the Airbus A220-371, registration C-FFDK (MSN 5001), Flight Test Vehicle 7 (FTV7), on March 20, 2025.
Shannon Airport’s strategic location and ample airspace make it a favoured site for Airbus to conduct crucial flight tests, including aircraft certification and the validation of new aircraft systems. Data from Adsbexchange revealed the A220-371’s flight path, originating from Toulouse, France. The aircraft traversed the UK, passing overhead Glasgow Prestwick, before making its approach and landing at Shannon.
After a brief stop at the airport, C-FFDK departed, routing back to Toulouse. The aircraft’s return journey took it out over the Atlantic Ocean, routing west of County Kerry.
Airbus type visits to Shannon:
A319neo July 2019.
Airbus A220-300 March 2025.
A320neo August 2016.
A321neo September 2017, December 2021, October 2024.
A321XLR September 2023.
A330-743L Beluga XL August 2019.
A330neo March 2018, October 2018, August 2022.
A350-900 November 2024.
A380-800 September 2006.
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