Airbus A330-223

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14 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-200 9H-MNL in striking Hibiscus/Flag livery taxiing or lining up for departure.

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Aircraft

A330-223 A332

Malaysia Airlines Hibiscus/Flag Livery

9H-MNL

Registration

Airline

Malaysia Airlines

MAS / MH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

6 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Strong sharpness and vibrant special livery, but the foreground fence distracts from this otherwise excellent side-on shot.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Key widebody for Malaysia Airlines; 9H-MNL is a recently leased airframe wearing the special Malaysia flag livery.

Fleet Rarity

Malaysia Airlines has a moderate A330-200 fleet; this specific airframe in this livery is rare.

Record Flights

A330-200s have been used on longer routes such as KUL-LHR and KUL-AKL; Malaysia Airlines uses these primarily for intra-Asia and occasional long-haul flights.

Safety & Events

No significant incidents known for 9H-MNL; Malaysia Airlines\' A330s have a strong safety record overall.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain active in the fleet; this registration is a recent Malta-based lease.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4168A

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.82 meters

Length

13,450 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

246 passengers (typical 2-class layout)

Capacity

233,000 kg

MTOW

17.39 meters

Height

311.4 kN (70,000 lbf)

Thrust

QC/2 Certified, 97.4 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4)

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