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Aircraft

A330-900neo A339

Virgin Atlantic standard livery

Airline

Virgin Atlantic

Manufacturer

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

3 badges earned

Location

Horton Road Waste Transfer Station

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4588, -0.4973

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

One of Airbus\'s newest and most fuel-efficient twinjets, a key model for modern long-haul operations and a replacement for older A330ceo and competitor 767 fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Atlantic operates a small but growing fleet of A330-900neos; globally, production is increasing but the model is less numerous than classic A330ceos.

Record Flights

Operates long-haul transatlantic routes for Virgin Atlantic, but not typically used for ultra-long-haul.

Safety & Events

No major incidents involving this airframe as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Actively in service with Virgin Atlantic, expected to remain so for many years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 7000

Engine

64.0 m

Wingspan

63.66 m

Length

13,334 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

287 passengers (2-class typical)

Capacity

251,000 kg

MTOW

16.79 m

Height

72,834 lbf (324 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant; nominal approach 74-78 dB

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