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20 Mar 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Tianjin Airlines Airbus A330-243 (B-8596) taxiing, seen in vibrant standard livery.

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Hoppy · 20 Mar 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

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Tianjin Airlines standard livery

Airline

Tianjin Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

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Location

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Insights

Aviation History

The A330-200 is a highly successful mid-size twin-aisle jet widely used for medium and long-haul routes since the late 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

Not particularly rare globally; hundreds produced and many still flying.

Record Flights

The A330-200 model has been used for several transoceanic long-haul flights, although not specifically ultra-long-haul tasks.

Safety & Events

A330-200s have had a generally strong safety record, with only a handful of notable incidents over decades of service.

Future Outlook

Still widely flown in passenger service by many airlines, though some are being phased out in favor of newer types.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

58.8 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

253 passengers (typical two-class)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 m

Height

316–320 kN (71,000–72,000 lbf)

Thrust

QC/2 (departure)/QC/1 (arrival) under ICAO Chapter 4

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