Discover Airlines retires last Airbus A330-200 – the first aircraft it ever flew

Lufthansa’s Discover Airlines has completed its retirement of the final Airbus A330-200 in its fleet, marking the conclusion of a significant period for the airline. This particular aircraft was the very first airplane that Discover Airlines ever operated when it commenced flights in 2004. The retiring aircraft, registration D-AVIP, concluded its service life after operating over 60,000 flight hours. It primarily served routes within Europe, connecting destinations across Germany and other European countries. AeroTime reports this event signifies the end of an era for Discover Airlines, which initially launched with this specific model.