Airbus A330-200

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21 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

The visible 'Virgin' branding on the tail, 'Virgin Australia' titling, and characteristic A330 shape (blended winglets, engine pylon profile, and door/gear configuration) confirm the identification.

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

Virgin Australia standard livery

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The A330-200 was widely used as the backbone for Virgin Australia's long-haul fleet before their shift toward more domestic and regional operations.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Australia operated a small number (between 5 and 6 at peak) of A330-200s before retiring them from international services.

Record Flights

This type flew transcontinental Australia routes and select international services such as to Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported specifically for Virgin Australia A330-200s; operated reliably within the fleet.

Future Outlook

Many Virgin Australia A330-200s have been retired, returned to lessors, or are in storage; some may transfer to other airlines or be scrapped.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (most likely, used by Virgin Australia A330s)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.82 meters

Length

13,450 kilometers

Range

871 km/h

Speed

253 passengers (typical Virgin Australia configuration)

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.39 meters

Height

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

Thrust

QC/2 (approach), QC/4 (takeoff); ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~97-99 dB)

Noise

Registration code is not visible; engine model is assumed based on standard Virgin Australia configuration.