Airbus A330-200

2d ago · © Juan-Daniel Perez

An ITA Airways Airbus A330-200 in striking blue livery taxis at a major international airport, captured from a nearby aircraft window.

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

ITA Airways standard blue livery

Airline

ITA Airways

ITY / AZ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Nice side-profile of the UTair jet, though window glare and the framing edge at bottom detract a bit.

Location

Seat 17E

Boston Logan International Airport · BOS/KBOS

42.3620, -71.0079

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Boston Logan International Airport BOS

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A330-200 is a popular long-haul twin-aisle jet, and a critical type for flagship European airlines; ITA Airways inherited several A330s from Alitalia after the latter ceased operations.

Fleet Rarity

Common type worldwide, but ITA Airways’ fleet is more limited with only a handful of A330-200s compared to giants like Air France, Delta, etc.

Record Flights

Used for several long-haul routes between Europe and North/South America, Africa, and Asia; not known for holding any extreme records.

Safety & Events

A330 series overall has had a good safety record, though notable incidents occurred with Air France and others (not tied to this frame/airline specifically).

Future Outlook

This aircraft type remains in frequent long-haul use but is gradually being replaced by newer models such as the A330neo and A350.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80E1 or Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (model variants, not directly identifiable from this angle)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.8 meters

Length

13,450 kilometers

Range

870 kilometers per hour

Speed

Typically 246 to 406 passengers

Capacity

233,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

Each engine up to 320 kN (varies by engine option)

Thrust

Certified to ICAO Chapter 4 standards; around 89 dB at sideline maximum

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