Topic title: ICAO code
A30B
Aircraft Model (Name & Manufacturer)
Airbus A300B1 by Airbus Industrie
Aircraft Category
D (Wingspan: 44.84 m)
Purpose or Role in Game
Prototype widebody jet – short- to medium-haul passenger aircraft
Why should this aircraft be added?
The Airbus A300B1 was the first prototype of the A300 family and marks the beginning of Airbus as a global aircraft manufacturer. Though only two were built, the B1 played a vital role in aviation history and set the foundation for future widebody design. Its inclusion in World of Airports (WoA) would serve as a unique historical collectible or event-only aircraft, offering diversity and an educational element to the aircraft roster. Its rarity makes it suitable as a special aircraft for limited-time campaigns or museum-style showcase within the game.
Airlines that use it
None in commercial service — only two A300B1s were ever produced:
• The first was used for Airbus test and demo flights (F-WUAB).
• The second was delivered to TEA – Trans European Airways and later leased to various airlines, including Air Algérie.
Special characteristics or variants
• First Airbus widebody ever flown (first flight: October 28, 1972)
• Shorter fuselage than later A300 variants
• Seating: approx. 259 passengers (2-class config)
• Range: ~2,100 km (shorter than later A300s)
• Used two General Electric CF6-50A engines
• Served primarily as a proof of concept and technology demonstrator
• Led to the more commercially successful A300B2 and B4 variants
Optional: Links or references
• Wikipedia: Airbus A300 - Wikipedia
• Airbus heritage site: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2022-10/50-years-of-the-a300-airbus-first-widebody-aircraft
