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10 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A330-300 (VH-EBD) taxiing at Sydney Airport under overcast skies.

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Kiwi Aviation · 10 Apr 2026

Nice one!

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

Airline

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Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, 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

The Airbus A330-300 is a highly successful widebody twinjet popular with airlines globally for medium to long-haul routes. Qantas operates several for its international and domestic network.

Fleet Rarity

One of 10 A330-300s in Qantas’ fleet; not rare within the airline.

Record Flights

No major record flights; part of regular Qantas long-haul and transcontinental operations.

Safety & Events

No significant incidents specific to this frame reported.

Future Outlook

Still active in service as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.6 m

Length

11,750 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

Up to 300 passengers

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 m

Height

316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~93-98 dB on approach

Noise