An ITA Airways Airbus A330-200 has been flying around for weeks with a missing winglet, which the carrier has yet to replace. The widebody has been photographed in service without its right-side winglet, which was likely damaged and removed without yet being replaced.

While this is not a safety concern as the aircraft can fly perfectly well without winglets , it is an interesting insight into the operational quirks of the industry. This isn't the first time ITA has flown its A330s with a missing winglet, as observers have noticed this phenomenon on other aircraft in the past.

ITA Airways A330 Keeps Flying Despite Missing Winglet

As reported by Airways Magazine, the A330-200 has remained in service for weeks while missing the winglet at the tip of its right wing. Data from Fli

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