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08 May 2026 · © Unknown

Air Canada’s a330 spotted in Lisbon arriving from Toronto

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Aircraft

Air Canada 2017 livery (black tail, red maple leaf, black engine nacelles)

Airline

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Gear

iPhone 11

Achievements

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Location

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

LIS/LPPT

38.7813, -9.1359

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport LIS

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 has become a backbone for medium and long-haul operations for many airlines since the early 1990s, with Air Canada using this type to connect Canada to Europe and other international destinations.

Fleet Rarity

Air Canada operates a modest A330-300 fleet (fewer than 20 total as of 2024), making this less common than narrowbody or 777/787 types in their fleet.

Record Flights

Used on Toronto-Lisbon, Montreal-Paris and other transatlantic routes, but not notable for record flights.

Safety & Events

No major accidents involving Air Canada\'s A330-300 fleet as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still flying regularly in 2024; may be replaced by newer A330neo or Boeing 787s in the next decade.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 series (most common on Air Canada\'s A330-300 fleet)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.7 m

Length

11,750 km

Range

871 km/h (Mach 0.82)

Speed

Up to 292 passengers (typical 277 in 3-class)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 m

Height

316–320 kN (71,000–72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2 (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant), ~94 dB takeoff

Noise