Airbus A330-200

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A330-200 taxiing at Sydney Airport, ready for its next domestic or international flight.

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

Qantas standard livery

VH-EBD

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

2 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

Workhorse of Qantas long-haul and high-capacity domestic routes; one of the world\'s most popular widebody twinjets.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates approximately 18-20 A330-200s; model widespread globally.

Record Flights

Used on extended-range trans-Pacific, Asia, and domestic trunk routes. No notable world records for the A330-200.

Safety & Events

The Qantas A330-200 fleet has had rare, non-fatal technical incidents (e.g., the 2008 QF72 autopilot event, but not pictured aircraft).

Future Outlook

Still flying; being phased out by some airlines in favor of newer twinjets like A350s and 787s. Qantas plans gradual replacement by A350 and A321XLR types.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or GE CF6-80E1 or PW4000 (operator dependent; not distinguishable from this image)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

58.8 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

246–406 passengers (typical Qantas config: ~271–298 seats)

Capacity

233,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 m

Height

265–316 kN (59,600–71,100 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/1 or QC/2 (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; 85–95 dB typical)

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