Airbus A330-200

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03 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

China Eastern Airbus A330-200 (B-5952) taxiing on a clear day, captured at a major international airport.

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

China Eastern Airlines standard livery

B-5952

Registration

Airline

China Eastern Airlines

CES / MU

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, 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

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A330-200 is a popular long-haul twinjet introduced in the late 1990s, widely used by airlines for both passenger and cargo operations; China Eastern is a major operator.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively common in China Eastern\'s fleet; the A330-200 is also widely operated worldwide.

Record Flights

A330-200s have operated several ultra-long-haul flights as charters and repatriations but are more commonly used on long-to-medium-haul services.

Safety & Events

The A330 family has experienced a few notable incidents but maintains an excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in service with China Eastern and other carriers for several more years; some examples are being converted to freighters.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 (variant not explicitly visible, typical for A330-200)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

58.8 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

871 km/h (Mach 0.82)

Speed

210–406 passengers (typical 247 in 3-class, airline variant may differ)

Capacity

242,000–251,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 m

Height

Each engine: 67,500–72,000 lbf (300–320 kN) (depending on variant, typical of A330-200)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Stage 4 (varies with engine and configuration, mid 80s dB SEL at takeoff)

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