Airbus A330-200

28 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A330-200 (VH-EBM) rolling out after landing on runway 34L in Sydney, with the iconic red kangaroo tail in full view.

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

Qantas standard livery

VH-EBM

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, 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

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Aviation History

The Airbus A330-200 is a highly successful long-haul twinjet, backbone of many international and high-capacity domestic routes for Qantas and airlines globally.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates around 18 A330-200s, a fairly common type globally.

Record Flights

Qantas A330-200s operate some of the longest domestic sectors in the world, including east-to-west Australia transcontinentals.

Safety & Events

Qantas has not had fatal incidents involving the A330-200. Known for robust safety record.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; likely to remain operational with Qantas for several more years, but may be replaced by more modern widebodies in the late 2020s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1 (Qantas A330-200s are typically Trent 700 powered)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.8 meters

Length

13,450 kilometers

Range

871 km/h

Speed

247-298 passengers (typical 2-class layout for Qantas is around 271 seats)

Capacity

233,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

312 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine (Trent 772B-60 typical for Qantas fleet)

Thrust

QC/1 (approach), ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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