Airbus A330-300

13 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 rotating out of a busy international airport, captured with other widebodies in the background.

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Aircraft

Airline

AirAsia X

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

3 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A330-300 is a popular long-haul twinjet; AirAsia X is known for using this model for high-density, low-cost long-haul operations.

Fleet Rarity

AirAsia X is one of the largest operators of the A330-300, so it is not particularly rare.

Record Flights

Used on some of the longest low-cost routes such as Kuala Lumpur to London (previously operated by AirAsia X A330s).

Safety & Events

A330-300 has had several incidents in airline history, but the AirAsia X A330-300 is generally known for safe operations, with some past mechanical diversions.

Future Outlook

Active in service with AirAsia X, some may be upgraded or replaced with newer types like A330neo in the future.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or PW4000 (typical for A330-300, specific not visible)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.6 m

Length

11,750 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

277–440 passengers

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 m

Height

316–320 kN (typical for A330-300 engines)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, 86–99 dB depending on engine/configuration

Noise