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07 Apr 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Qantas Airbus A330-200 (VH-EBM) landing at Sydney Airport with classic red kangaroo tail.

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery (red with white kangaroo tail)

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Runway Royalty, 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

Workhorse long-haul aircraft for Qantas and many airlines worldwide; significant in replacing older 767s.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a fleet of around 18 A330-200s (as of 2024); model is common globally.

Record Flights

Used on Australia-Asia and transpacific routes; capable of flights over 12 hours (e.g. Sydney-Delhi, Sydney-Honolulu).

Safety & Events

No major incidents for this airframe as of 2024; Qantas A330 fleet has had rare non-fatal mechanical incidents historically.

Future Outlook

Still in active commercial service; gradual replacement possible in the late 2020s by newer-generation widebodies.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1 (exact model not specified, typical for A330-200)

Engine

60.30 m

Wingspan

58.82 m

Length

13,400 km

Range

871 km/h (Mach 0.82)

Speed

Up to 406 passengers (typical Qantas international config ~271)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

17.39 m

Height

Up to 316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine (varies by engine variant)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (≈86-95 dB, varies by configuration)

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