Airbus A330-300

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28 May 2026 · © Unknown

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 on final approach, gear down, silhouetted against a clear blue sky.

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Delta Air Lines standard livery

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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Photo grade

Score: 66.0

Hazy focus and backlighting reduce detail but the landing profile is clear and well-framed against a clean sky.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 is a widely used widebody aircraft introduced in the 1990s as part of Airbus\'s twinjet family and is a backbone of many international fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Delta is one of the largest operators of the A330-300; not rare in this context.

Record Flights

Commonly operates long-haul transatlantic and transpacific routes; no major record flights known for the model.

Safety & Events

The A330 family has a strong safety record, with only a few notable incidents across all operators.

Future Outlook

Still widely in service, but many airlines are gradually replacing them with newer, more fuel-efficient models (A330neo, A350, 787).

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1 (A330-300 options, specific model unclear in photo)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.7 m

Length

10,500 km

Range

880 km/h

Speed

Up to 440 passengers (typical 250-300 in standard configuration)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 m

Height

Up to 316 kN (71,000 lbf)

Thrust

Stage 4 compliant (ICAO), around 95-100 dB depending on engine

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