Airbus A330-300

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01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

Lufthansa Airbus A330-300 in special Star Alliance livery loading passengers at Frankfurt Airport.

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Star Alliance (Lufthansa)

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Nice profile of the Star Alliance jet; ground vehicles and stairs slightly clutter the scene but light brings out the livery well.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 is one of the most successful widebody twinjets, widely used for medium- and long-haul flights worldwide. Lufthansa is a major operator.

Fleet Rarity

Star Alliance livery is rare within the Lufthansa fleet (usually just one or two aircraft per type). The A330-300 itself is not rare.

Record Flights

A330-300s regularly operate transatlantic and Asian routes for Lufthansa, but are not used for record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

The A330-300 has a strong safety record, though some incidents have affected the type. Lufthansa\'s Star Alliance-liveried aircraft are notable for representing alliance branding.

Future Outlook

Many A330-300s continue to serve with Lufthansa and other major carriers. Some are being retired in favor of newer models.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or CF6-80E1 or PW4000 (common options on A330-300; exact model not visible)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 kilometers

Range

880 kilometers per hour

Speed

277–440 passengers (typical 3-class: ~277)

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

272–316 kN (61,000–71,000 lbf) per engine (typical for A330-300 engines)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 85–90 dB on takeoff)

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