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CHARLIE ALFA 🇺🇸

13 Apr 2026 · © All photos taken by me, copyright protected.

Discover Airlines (Lufthansa Group) Airbus A330-300 on approach in beautiful golden hour light.

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Aircraft

Discover Airlines (Lufthansa Group)

Airline

Discover Airlines

Manufacturer

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

4 badges earned

Location

Orlando International Airport

MCO/KMCO

28.4294, -81.3090

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Orlando International Airport MCO

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 is a widely used, long-haul twinjet that has become a backbone for many major carriers; Discover Airlines is a new leisure subsidiary of Lufthansa Group.

Fleet Rarity

Moderate rarity for Discover Airlines; Lufthansa/Discover operate a handful (under 10) of A330-300s.

Record Flights

Common on transatlantic/leisure routes; not specifically notable for record flights.

Safety & Events

A330-300s have a strong safety record, though some incidents over the years (not specific to this frame).

Future Outlook

Still in active service in 2024 for Discover Airlines.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (most common for LH A330-300s, confirmation by reg needed)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

277-440 passengers

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

71,100 lbf (316 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 94-97 dB (sideline/takeoff)

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