Airbus A330-200

Mitchell 🇺🇸

13 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

CS-TUC is one of TAP's A330-200 aircraft, often seen on long transatlantic flights to and from the USA.

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

TAP Air Portugal (current livery)

CS-TUC

Registration

Airline

TAP Air Portugal

TAP / TP

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A330-200 is a popular long-haul, wide-body twinjet. TAP Air Portugal is one of the major European A330 operators, using these on transatlantic and other long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

A330-200 is relatively common globally, but less so than newer A350 or 787 models.

Record Flights

The TAP A330-200 fleet regularly operates long-haul services, including West Coast USA to Portugal; some records set on lengthy ETOPS crossings for the type.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specifically with CS-TUC reported.

Future Outlook

Many A330-200s are still active but being gradually replaced by newer A330-900neos or A350s; TAP's likely to operate them for several more years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.8 meters

Length

13,450 kilometers

Range

870 km/h

Speed

246 passengers (standard 2-class layout)

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approximated 93-94 EPNdB on takeoff, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

Noise

No significant warnings; ID confirmed from reg CS-TUC and TAP livery.