Airbus A330-300

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Philippine Airlines Airbus A330-300 (RP-C8780) on rotation or landing at a major city airport

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Aircraft

Airline

Philippine Airlines

PAL / PR

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, 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

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Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 is a popular widebody twin-engine jet, introduced in the 1990s, widely used for medium- to long-haul routes by many airlines including Philippine Airlines.

Fleet Rarity

Philippine Airlines operates several A330-300s, and globally there are over 700 A330-300s in operation; not rare.

Record Flights

Has been used for long-haul flights between Manila and the Middle East, Australia, and other destinations; not known for record-breaking flights but a mainstay on high-density Asian routes.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable model; Philippine Airlines A330s have had some minor non-fatal mechanical incidents but no major accidents.

Future Outlook

Still flying with many airlines, but some older airframes being retired or converted for freighter use.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.7 m

Length

11,750 km

Range

880 km/h

Speed

277–440 passengers

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 m

Height

71,100 lbf (316 kN)

Thrust

Approximated at 87–89 EPNdB (Chapter 4/ICAO 16 compliant)

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