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11 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A330-200 'Spirit of Australia' taxiing at Sydney Airport.

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery (\'Spirit of Australia\')

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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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

Insights

Aviation History

Qantas is a major A330-200 operator; this type is widely used on medium-to-long haul routes in and out of Australia.

Fleet Rarity

Part of a fleet of approximately 18 A330-200s at Qantas; not rare globally.

Record Flights

Used on prominent Qantas routes such as transcontinental flights and Asia-Pacific services.

Safety & Events

Qantas A330s have been generally safe, with a handful of high-profile incidents (including a non-fatal loss of control due to faulty ADIRU on VH-QPA, a sister ship).

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in active service with Qantas for several more years, though replacement with newer types (such as A350s) has been announced for the future.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6 (commonly used on Qantas A330-200, cannot confirm specific from photo)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.8 meters

Length

13,400 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

246-298 passengers (typical two-class layout)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

316–320 kN (71,000–72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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