Airbus A310-304

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27 Oct 2025 · © Unknown

This specific A310 is a world-leader for scientific and space agency zero gravity flights. It is operated by Novespace, on behalf of CNES and ESA.

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Airbus A320 family (likely A320, A321 based on cockpit shape)

Aircraft

A310-304 A310

Air Zero G (blue and white with stylized stars)

F-WNOV

Registration

Airline

N/A

Air Zero G (Novespace/CNES)

NVG / N/A

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

One of very few aircraft worldwide outfitted for parabolic (zero gravity) flight; prominently used for research and training by space agencies and scientists.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a handful of A310s in active service globally; unique zero-G configuration.

Record Flights

Operates highly specialized zero-G flights for European Space Agency, CNES, DLR, and public research. One of few A310s still flying in Europe as of 2024.

Safety & Events

No major incidents; notable as a flagship European parabolic flight platform.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service as a zero-G research aircraft; future use continues as long as A310 airframes are viable.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80C2A2 (twinjet)

Engine

43.89 meters

Wingspan

46.66 meters

Length

8,000 km

Range

850 km/h

Speed

220 passengers (standard); configured for parabolic flights

Capacity

164,000 kg

MTOW

15.8 meters

Height

2 × 266.9 kN (60,000 lbf)

Thrust

Complies with ICAO Chapter 3 (typically ~90-95 dB at takeoff)

Noise

A310 series is rare; zero-G configured examples are extremely rare, so details on configuration may differ from typical passenger A310s.