08 October 2024

Royal Canadian Air Force's 330002

The Royal Canadian Air Force's CC-330, 330002 (msn 1653), is making a brief fuel stop at HNL from YOW, as it transits westward as CFC1. This VIP-configured A330-243 is transporting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. During its brief fuel stop, 330002 parked on the south cargo ramp.

1653's History:
Aug 2015: Delivered to Kuwait airways as 9K-APC "Al Sabahiya".
Mar 2019: 65th Anniversary decals applied, and renamed "Al-Jalboot".
Feb 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BSL.
Aug 2023: Acquired by the Royal Canadian Air Force, to be configured with a VIP cabin, and registered as 330002.

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