Airbus A330-300

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16 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300 TC-LOD on a clear day, caught taxiing at a major airport.

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Aircraft

A330-300 A330-303

Turkish Airlines standard livery

TC-LOD

Registration

Airline

Turkish Airlines

THY / TK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports 018

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Clean profile shot, nice light, but fence and watermark distract from an otherwise excellent capture.

Location

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

BER/EDDB

52.3617, 13.5023

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most successful medium/long-haul widebody jets with strong popularity among major airlines. Turkish is a major A330 user.

Fleet Rarity

Turkish Airlines operates a large fleet of A330-300s; not a rare type for the airline.

Record Flights

Commonly used on flights connecting Istanbul with Europe, Asia, and Africa; not usually for ultra-long-hauls.

Safety & Events

The A330-300 as a type has had generally good safety, with a few notable incidents globally; Turkish Airlines has a strong safety record on the A330.

Future Outlook

Still in active commercial service with Turkish Airlines; likely to remain until replaced gradually by new-generation widebodies.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or CF6-80E1 (model commonly uses either; Turkish Airlines uses Trent 700s)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

Up to 440 passengers (typically ~300 in 2-class layout)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

Up to 316 kN (Trent 700)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4; 87-98 dB (typical)

Noise