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Discover Airlines Airbus A330-300 on short final at Frankfurt Airport, with distinctive blue/yellow tail livery.

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Aircraft

Discover Airlines (Lufthansa Group)

Airline

Discover Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

4 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Great side-on catch of the Discover A330, though some haze and cluttered terminal background reduces impact.

Location

Viewing Platform Zeppelinheim

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0394, 8.5968

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Insights

Aviation History

The A330-300 is a mainstay of long-haul fleets worldwide; this specific aircraft now flies for Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa Group leisure carrier.

Fleet Rarity

One of a handful of A330-300s operated by Discover Airlines.

Record Flights

Typical routes include long-haul leisure destinations such as the Caribbean and the Americas from Germany.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents for this aircraft known.

Future Outlook

Still active; expected to remain in service for several years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 km

Range

880 km/h

Speed

277-440 passengers

Capacity

233,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

94.5 EPNdB (Chapter 4 ICAO compliant)

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