Airbus A330-200

02 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Garuda Indonesia Airbus A330-200 PK-GPW photographed taxiing at a major airport. The classic twinjet widebody in striking blue tail livery.

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

Garuda Indonesia standard livery

PK-GPW

Registration

Airline

Garuda

GIA / GA

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

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Aviation History

A successful widebody twin-aisle jet introduced in the late 1990s, popular with airlines for medium and long-haul routes. Used for both passenger and cargo applications.

Fleet Rarity

A330-200s are still fairly common in global fleets, though Garuda\'s example is less numerous with the global shift to newer widebody jets.

Record Flights

Not specifically known for record flights, but the A330-200 is frequently used on long routes within Asia and to Australia by Garuda Indonesia.

Safety & Events

Garuda Indonesia A330s were occasionally leased for repatriation and Hajj flights.

Future Outlook

Many A330-200s are expected to see continued service into the late 2020s, some being converted to freighters.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (most common on Garuda A330-200s, but not visually confirmed)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.8 meters

Length

13,450 kilometers

Range

870 kilometers per hour

Speed

210-250 passengers (two-class typical layout)

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

316–320 kN (71,000–72,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~87 dB at takeoff

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