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Lucas McLerie 🇦🇺

12 Apr 2026 · © Hellcat007

Lining up on runway 03 at YPPH

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

What a unique angle! Love it :)

Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Fantastic shot!

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Location

Perth International Airport

PER/YPPH · Runway 03

-31.9403, 115.9670

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Perth International Airport PER

Insights

Aviation History

The A330-300 is a popular widebody twinjet; Qantas uses it for domestic and Asia-Pacific routes.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a moderate-sized A330-300 fleet (about 10). Globally, the A330-300 is a common type.

Record Flights

Frequently used on transcontinental Australian flights and medium-haul international flights. Not known for ultra-long-haul records.

Safety & Events

Qantas A330s have been involved in a few non-fatal technical incidents, including an ADIRU malfunction in 2008 (A330-300, QF72).

Future Outlook

Many A330-300s are expected to be replaced by next-generation widebodies but remain active in 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000-100 (Most Qantas A330s use the Trent 700)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.66 m

Length

11,750 km

Range

875 km/h (Mach 0.82)

Speed

277–440 passengers (typical 2-class: 305)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.79 m

Height

316–320 kN (approx.)

Thrust

Quieter than early jets, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~90-95 dB on takeoff at contour centerline)

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