Airbus A330 airplane in flight
AirbusWide-bodyFirst flight: 1992

Airbus A330

"The Long-Haul Legend"

The twin-engine wide-body that conquered long-haul routes!

Max Passengers
440
Range (km)
13,450
Engines
2

About the Airbus A330

"The twin-engine wide-body that conquered long-haul routes!"

The Airbus A330 is a wide-body twin-engine jet that has been a workhorse of long-haul aviation since the 1990s. It's known for its reliability and passenger comfort. The newer A330neo (new engine option) uses the same Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines as the A350, making it much more fuel-efficient.

✈️ First flight: 1992
πŸ‘₯ Up to 440 passengers
πŸ—ΊοΈ Range: 8,352 miles
βš™οΈ 2 engines

Cool Fact!

The A330 and A340 are basically twins β€” they share the same body and wings, but the A330 has 2 engines and the A340 has 4! πŸ‘―

Fun Facts ✈️

The A330 and A340 were developed at the same time β€” they share the same fuselage and wings!

The A330neo uses Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines β€” the same family as those on the A350.

Delta Air Lines operates A330s on many transatlantic routes to Europe.

The A330 MRTT is a military tanker version used by air forces around the world.

Quick Specs

Passengers
Up to 440
Range
8,150 miles
Engines
2 turbofan
Cruise Speed
560 mph
Wingspan
197 feet
First Flight
1992
Official Airbus Specs

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