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18 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A Qantas Airbus A330-300 being towed at Sydney Airport under a stunning sky.

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Kiwi Aviation · 18 Apr 2026

Excellent!

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Achievements

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

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Location

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 is a popular wide-body, twin-engine airliner used on medium and long-range routes, significant for being one of the backbones of Qantas\' international and transcontinental fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a moderate-sized A330 fleet; not particularly rare for the airline or globally.

Record Flights

A330-300s have operated several of Qantas\' busy international and transcontinental routes including Sydney–Singapore and Melbourne–Perth.

Safety & Events

The A330 family has had some notable incidents, but Qantas A330s have a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service with Qantas for the coming years, though eventual replacement will likely occur as the airline renews its fleet.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (most common on Qantas A330-300s)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

10,500 kilometers

Range

870 kilometers per hour

Speed

Up to 300 passengers

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

71,100 lbf (316 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; varies by engine: ~95-98 dB

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