Airbus A330-300

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On Departure to Beijing from Manchester

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Hainan Airlines standard livery

B-5936

Registration

Airline

Hainan Airlines

CHH / HU

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Nikon D3300 100-300mm

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Nice full side-on shot; image is a bit soft and overexposed, which mutes the colors and details on the Hainan livery.

Location

Manchester runway visitor park

Manchester Airport · MAN/EGCC

53.3534, -2.2833

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Manchester Airport MAN

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 has been a popular widebody for medium- to long-haul routes since the early 1990s; Hainan Airlines operates a sizeable fleet for intercontinental and Chinese domestic use.

Fleet Rarity

Common type within Hainan Airlines fleet and worldwide.

Record Flights

A330-300s are frequently used on long-haul routes under 12 hours; not noted for ultra-long-haul records.

Safety & Events

Generally good safety record; some model-wide history of landing gear and autopilot issues, but not specific to this registration.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Hainan Airlines as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or General Electric CF6 (type not visually confirmed)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

Up to 440 passengers (typical 277–300 in two-class)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

316–320 kN (71,000–72,000 lbf) per engine (typical for A330-300)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant, 93–98 EPNdB (varies by engine/model)

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