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11 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A330-200 (VH-EBK) taxiing on a rainy day at Sydney Airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 11 Apr 2026

Incredible!

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Weather Warrior, 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

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A330-200 is a popular widebody used by Qantas for domestic and international flights; not rare, but iconic for the airline.

Fleet Rarity

Within Qantas, the A330-200 fleet is not rare (about 10–15 in service). Globally, A330-200 is a common model.

Record Flights

Commonly operates transcontinental Australia and medium- to long-haul Asia/Pacific routes.

Safety & Events

Qantas has a strong safety record; this airframe (VH-EBK) does not have widely reported notable incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Qantas as of 2024, expected to serve for several more years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (most Qantas A332s use this engine)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.8 meters

Length

13,450 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

246–300 passengers (typical 2-class config)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

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

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 compliance, typical takeoff noise around 89–91 dB SEL at sideline

Noise