Airbus A330-243

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Nepal Airlines Airbus A330-200 in the special "Mount Everest" livery, named after the world's highest peak, taxiing at Kathmandu.

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Aircraft

A330-243 A330-200

Nepal Airlines \"Mount Everest Special\"

Airline

Nepal Airlines

RNA / RA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 86.0

Beautiful side-on capture with crisp detail and a stunning Nepal Airlines livery; foreground figure slightly distracts.

Location

Tribhuvan International Airport

KTM/VNKT

27.6966, 85.3591

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Tribhuvan International Airport KTM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Nepal Airlines\' first modern widebody and the flag carrier\'s step into long-haul flying, featuring a unique livery depicting Mount Everest.

Fleet Rarity

Nepal Airlines operates only two Airbus A330s, making them the airline\'s only long-haul widebodies.

Record Flights

Operates Nepal Airlines\' long-haul routes, including direct flights between Kathmandu, Japan, and the Middle East.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported. The aircraft is notable for introducing non-stop connectivity from Nepal to distant international destinations.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (typical for A330-200, not visibly confirmed)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

58.8 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

Up to 280 passengers

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 m

Height

316–320 kN (typical for Trent 700, not visibly confirmed)

Thrust

QC2/4 (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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