Airbus A330
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Severe turbulence leads to SAS A330 inflight engine shutdown
An SAS A330 en route from Stockholm to Miami encountered severe turbulence off the coast of Greenland, resulting in the shut down of one of the aircraft’s engines. The pilots were able to restart the engine and divert to Copenhagen.
Delta taps holiday-makers with Tampa-Amsterdam resumption
After a four and a half year suspension, Delta Air Lines will resume transatlantic flights
Korean Air flight 631 suffers runway overrun in Cebu
Korean Air flight 631 overran the runway at Cebu Mactan International Airport during landing on
Condor unveils bold new livery
Condor unveiled a new livery, taking the cover of its new striped color scheme. The
Delta taps holiday-makers with Tampa-Amsterdam resumption
After a four and a half year suspension, Delta Air Lines will resume transatlantic flights
Korean Air flight 631 suffers runway overrun in Cebu
Korean Air flight 631 overran the runway at Cebu Mactan International Airport during landing on
Condor unveils bold new livery
Condor unveiled a new livery, taking the cover of its new striped color scheme. The
Airbus A330 flight tracker
Flight tracking focus
Airbus A330s hold a captivating allure in the aviation world for several compelling reasons. Their versatility stands out, with multiple variants capable of serving various missions, from long-haul flights to regional routes. A330s are in operation with major flag carriers as well as air forces around the world. If you’re lucky you might even spot the Airbus A330-743L Beluga XL which is a firm favorite with flight tracking enthusiasts.
A330 facts & figures
A330 family specification
| Variant | A330-200 | A330-200F | A330-300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x GE CF6, PW4000 or Trent 700 | 2 x PW4000 or Trent 700 | 2 x GE CF6, PW4000 or Trent 700 |
| Height | 17.3m / 57.1ft | 17.3m / 57.1ft | 17.3m / 57.1ft |
| Length | 58.8m / 192.98ft | 58.8m / 192.98ft | 63.66m / 208.86 ft |
| Wingspan | 60.3m / 197.83ft | 60.3m / 197.83ft | 60.3m / 197.83ft |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.82 | Mach 0.82 | Mach 0.82 |
| Range | 13,450km / 7,260nm | 7,400km / 4,000nm | 11,750km / 6,340nm |
| Passenger / load capacity | 246 | 70,000kg | 300 |
A330 videos
Air Greenland A330neo cockpit to new Nuuk runway!
In this video join Gabe on a flight deck ride from Copenhagen to Nuuk, direct for the first time ever on the A330NEO.
Experience the Air Greenland A330NEO (we found the best seat)
Join us for another “vibes only” flight experience onboard Air Greenland’s A330-800NEO from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq
Meet the custom A330 for MILITARY (mid-air refueling and more!)
Meet the MRTT, Airbus’ multi role tanker transport aircraft that helps militaries move cargo, people and even perform mid-air refueling.
Largest A330 operators
A330 frequently asked questions
The range of the Airbus A330 can vary depending on the specific model and configuration, but generally, it falls within the following ranges:
A330-200: The standard range for the A330-200 is approximately 7,250 nautical miles (13,420km) when fully loaded with passengers and cargo. Some variants, like the A330-200F (freighter), have slightly different ranges.
A330-300: The A330-300 typically has a range of around 6,350 nautical miles (11,750km) with a full passenger and cargo load.
As of 2023 the A330-200 is listed as $238.5M, whilst the freighter version is listing as costing $241.7M, and the A330neo $259.9M.
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