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11 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

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Kiwi Aviation · 11 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

Aer Lingus new livery (shamrock tail)

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Location

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD

Insights

Aviation History

Aer Lingus A330s have been central to the airline\'s transatlantic expansion, marking Ireland as a key connector between Europe and North America.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; Aer Lingus operates several A330s, and globally hundreds of A330-300s are active.

Record Flights

Performed numerous eastbound and westbound transatlantic flights from Dublin/Shannon to the US, but no world records.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported specific to EI-FNG as of 2023; A330-300 generally has a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Aer Lingus as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (likely, visual confirmation aligns with typical A330-300 engine; not directly readable)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.6 m

Length

11,750 km

Range

880 km/h

Speed

277-440 passengers (typical: ~300 in 2-class)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 m

Height

316-320 kN (varies by Trent 700 submodel)

Thrust

QC/2 (Approach) QC/4 (Departure), ICAO Chap 4 compliant

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