Airbus A330-300

12 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

VietJet Air Airbus A330-300 taxiing for departure, showcasing one of the airline's new widebodies in its striking red and yellow livery.

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Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Great photo 📸

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Aircraft

A330-300 A330

VietJet Air standard livery

VN-A815

Registration

Airline

Vietjet Air

VJC / VJ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

3 badges earned

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

A330-300 is one of Airbus\'s most successful widebodies, used worldwide for mid-to-long haul flights. Notable for being VietJet Air\'s first widebody type.

Fleet Rarity

VietJet Air recently added the A330-300 to their fleet; relatively rare for this airline (fleet typically narrowbody)

Record Flights

Used on VietJet\'s longest routes, including Vietnam to Australia and other major Asian destinations.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents specific to VietJet Air A330-300s reported as of early 2024.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; the A330-300 remains a backbone for several airlines, but some are being replaced by newer models.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 (specific not clear from photo)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.66 meters

Length

10,500 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

277–440 passengers, typical 277 in two-class

Capacity

242,000–242,000 kg

MTOW

16.79 meters

Height

267–320 kN (60,000–72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (typically 85–89 dB takeoff)

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