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Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 EI-GAJ on approach, sporting the carrier’s latest fresh shamrock livery.

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Aircraft

A330-300 A330-300

Aer Lingus (current livery)

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Photo grade

B

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Score: 75.0

Solid side-on shot; softish detail and flat lighting due to overcast skies, but nice clean view of the Aer Lingus livery.

Location

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX/KLAX

33.9425, -118.4080

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Los Angeles International Airport LAX

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Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 is a popular long-haul widebody with a strong presence on transatlantic routes, including service by Aer Lingus connecting Ireland to North America.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare in Aer Lingus fleet; A330-300 is a common model for the airline’s long-haul.

Record Flights

Used for regular transatlantic flights between Dublin and major U.S. cities.

Safety & Events

Aer Lingus A330s have operated several medical repatriation and special charter flights throughout history.

Future Outlook

Still active and operating with Aer Lingus as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 kilometers

Range

880 km/h

Speed

Up to 440 passengers (typical configuration: 277–315 passengers)

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC0.5 (takeoff), QC0.25 (landing), ICAO Chapter 4

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