Airbus A330-200

Mitchell 🇺🇸

13 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Photo taken at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – a common destination for TAP\'s A330 fleet in North America.

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

TAP Air Portugal standard livery

CS-TUC

Registration

Airline

TAP Air Portugal

TAP / TP

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The A330-200 is a popular long-haul widebody airliner, widely used for transatlantic and other long international routes; important to TAP's long-haul strategy.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; hundreds of A330-200s in service worldwide. TAP has operated several, though moving to newer A330-900neo fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used for flights exceeding 9–12 hours, including Portugal–Brazil, Portugal–North America.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specific to CS-TUC known as of 2024. The A330-200 series is known for reliable transatlantic service.

Future Outlook

Still active in 2024 but many airlines are replacing with A330neo or more fuel-efficient types.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1A3 (TAP operates both, but likely CF6-80E1A3 for CS-TUC)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.8 meters

Length

13,450 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

Up to 406 passengers (typical 246-280 in two class)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

Up to 316 kN (71,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 compliance, typical takeoff: ~86-98 dB

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