Internationally, the torch and its accompanying party traveled in a chartered Air China Airbus A330 (registered B-6075), painted in the red and yellow colors of the Olympic Games. Air China was chosen by the Beijing Committees of the Olympic Game as the designated Olympic torch carrier in March 2008 for its long-standing participation in the Olympic cause. The plane traveled a total of 137,000 km (85,000 mi) for a duration of 130 days through 21 countries and regions. COUNT 9
QSN1 When it was necessary for the Olympic Torch to be on an airplane, which one was used? ANS1 a chartered Air China Airbus A330 QSN2 What color was the chartered plane? ANS2 red and yellow QSN3 When was it decided that Air China would be the official torch carrier? ANS3 March 2008 QSN4 How many days did the plane travel? ANS4 130 days QSN5 What type of aircraft did the Torch team travel in? ANS5 Airbus A330 QSN6 What colors was the aircraft painted? ANS6 red and yellow QSN7 What was the name of the airline that transported the Olympic Torch? ANS7 Air China QSN8 How many days did the plane travel with the Torch team? ANS8 130 QSN9 How many different places were visited by the aircraft taking the Torch team? ANS9 21