Airbus A330-300

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Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 (EI-GAJ) on final approach, displaying the carrier's modern shamrock livery.

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Aer Lingus (new livery, shamrock tail)

EI-GAJ

Registration

Airline

Aer Lingus

EIN / EI

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Nice side profile with landing gear down, but soft focus and flat lighting under cloudy sky hold it back.

Location

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX/KLAX

33.9425, -118.4080

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Los Angeles International Airport LAX

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 is a major widebody airliner used on transatlantic and long-haul flights; Aer Lingus is the main Irish carrier using this model.

Fleet Rarity

Aer Lingus operates a relatively small A330 fleet (around 10 in recent years). The A330-300 is common globally, but rarer as a type for Irish airlines.

Record Flights

Typical usage includes long-haul flights between Ireland and North America; not known for any absolute record flights.

Safety & Events

The model has a strong safety record. EI-GAJ has not been involved in any notable incidents.

Future Outlook

Still active in service as of 2024, expected to continue for several years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 kilometers

Range

880 kilometers per hour

Speed

277 to 440 passengers

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 departure, ICAO Chapter 4

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