Airline Liveries
A reliable twin-aisle workhorse for medium to long-haul routes. Shares a common cockpit with the A320 family, allowing pilots to fly both with minimal additional training. Popular for its versatility and economics.
Passengers
250-440
Range
7,301 mi
Cruise Speed
547 mph
First Flight
1992
Did You Know?
The A330 and A340 were developed simultaneously and share the same wing, making them one of aviations most successful parallel development programs.
History & Timeline
Key Milestones
First Flight
The A330-300 completed its maiden flight on November 2, 1992, from Toulouse, beginning certification testing.
Entry into Service
Air Inter became the first A330-300 operator in January 1994, using it on domestic French routes before international expansion.
Development Story
Program Launch
The A330 was launched alongside the A340 in June 1987, sharing the same wing and fuselage but with two engines instead of four.
Delta Fleet Backbone
Delta Air Lines operates the largest A330 fleet with over 80 aircraft, using it as the backbone of its international widebody operations.
Interesting Facts
Twin Development
The A330 and A340 were developed simultaneously with the same wing and fuselage, one of aviations most successful parallel development programs.
Records & Achievements
Milestone Delivery
In September 2020, the A330 reached 1,500 deliveries, becoming Airbuss first twin-aisle aircraft to achieve this milestone.
2020Legacy & Impact
Second Most Delivered Widebody
The A330 family became the second most delivered widebody aircraft after the Boeing 777, proving the viability of efficient twin-aisle twins.
Technical Specifications
Performance
- Range
- 11,750 km (7,301 mi)
- Cruise Speed
- 880 km/h (547 mph)
- Service Ceiling
- 12,527 m (41,099 ft)
Dimensions
- Length
- 63.7 m (209 ft)
- Wingspan
- 60.3 m (198 ft)
Capacity
- Passengers
- 250-440
- Cargo Volume
- 162.8 m³
Engines
- Engine Count
- 2x GE CF6-80E or PW4000 or RR Trent 700
- Manufacturer
- General Electric / Pratt & Whitney / Rolls-Royce
- Thrust (each)
- 303 kN
Weights
- Max Takeoff (MTOW)
- 242,000 kg (533,518 lbs)
- Fuel Capacity
- 139,090 L (36,744 gal)
Takeoff / Landing
- Takeoff Distance
- 2,900 m (9,514 ft)
- Landing Distance
- 1,850 m (6,070 ft)
Commercial
- Total Orders
- 775
- Delivered
- 775
- List Price
- $264.2M
History
- First Flight
- January 1, 1992
- Status
- Out of Production
Related Variants
Airlines Operating This Aircraft
Cathay Pacific
Regional
Delta Air Lines
International routes
Air Canada
Transatlantic
Turkish Airlines
Transatlantic
China Airlines
Medium-haul
Lufthansa
Transatlantic
Swiss International Air Lines
Transatlantic
Qantas
High-capacity
Aer Lingus
Transatlantic
Korean Air
Transatlantic
Iberia
High-capacity
EVA Air
Medium-haul
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Transatlantic
Finnair
Long-haul
Virgin Atlantic
Being phased out
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Transatlantic
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Sources
Data compiled from the following sources:
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IAG Cargo
32 LD3 containers or 11 pallets
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Aircraft Commerce
Standard: 97,530 L; Optional: 139,090 L
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Wikipedia - Airbus A330
MTOW: 242 tonnes (534,000 lb)
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