Airbus A330-200

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19 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

China Eastern Airbus A330-200 (B-6546) taxiing at an international airport on a clear day.

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Siliconserver · 19 Apr 2026

Stunning!

Kiwi Aviation · 19 Apr 2026

Love it! ❤️

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

China Eastern Airlines standard livery

B-6546

Registration

Airline

China Eastern Airlines

CES / MU

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

3 badges earned

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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A330-200 has been a mainstay for many international airlines since the late 1990s, enabling efficient long-haul routes. China Eastern operates one of the world\'s largest A330 fleets.

Fleet Rarity

This is a common type globally and is one of many A330-200s in China Eastern\'s fleet.

Record Flights

The A330-200 is often used on long-haul Asia-Europe and Asia-Pacific routes. China Eastern uses this type on medium and long-haul international flights.

Safety & Events

The A330-200 has a strong safety record, with occasional non-fatal incidents in its global fleet but none specific to this registration.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with China Eastern as of 2024, but many A330-200s globally are beginning to be replaced by more modern aircraft.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (most common engine for A330-200 in China Eastern fleet, but not visually confirmed here)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.8 meters

Length

13,450 kilometers

Range

870 kilometers per hour

Speed

Typically 210-250 passengers in 3-class layout

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

71,100 lbf (Trent 772B-60 variant, if Trent-equipped)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, typical takeoff 89-94 dB at sideline

Noise