Airbus A330-200

28 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

PH-AKA is KLM's first A330-200, delivered in 2005. The image is well-lit and shows the full profile of the aircraft on a taxiway, making it ideal for spotters and enthusiasts. The classic KLM blue livery is clearly visible.

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Maulin_Agrawal · 05 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (standard livery)

PH-AKA

Registration

Airline

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM / KL

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A330-200 is a widely used twin-aisle, medium- to long-haul aircraft. The KLM A330-200 was one of the main wide-bodies for the airline for over a decade.

Fleet Rarity

As of the early 2020s, KLM operates a dwindling fleet of A330-200s as it transitions to more A350s and 787s.

Record Flights

Often used for transatlantic flights (AMS-JFK, AMS-CUR) and other long-haul KLM routes.

Safety & Events

PH-AKA is the first A330-200 delivered to KLM and has featured in KLM’s fleet renewal and route expansion stories.

Future Outlook

Expected to be phased out within a few years, possibly stored, sold, or scrapped.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80E1A3 (likely)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

58.82 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

870 km/h

Speed

253 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

17.39 m

Height

68,530 lbf (304.9 kN) per engine (typical for GE CF6-80E1A3)

Thrust

QC/2 (dep), QC/0.5 (arr), ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx 94-100 dB at takeoff/per engine)

Noise

Model and registration identified with high confidence, but engine subtype based on typical KLM A330 configuration.