Airbus A330-300

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02 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Delta Air Lines (standard livery)

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 is a widely used, long-haul twinjet introduced in the early 1990s, notable for its versatility and global popularity among airlines, including Delta.

Fleet Rarity

Delta is one of the largest A330 operators. The A330-300 is common globally.

Record Flights

Commonly used for transatlantic and transpacific routes; not typically for ultra-long-haul >14 hour services.

Safety & Events

Generally good safety record; A330s are widely used and have had occasional headline incidents but none specific to Delta A330-300 fleet.

Future Outlook

Many A330-300s remain in active service worldwide, with gradual retirement for newer models (A330neo, A350).

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 (not determinable from image)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 km

Range

870 km/h

Speed

250-440 passengers (typical: ~293 in 3-class)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

316–320 kN (depending on engine type)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; Typical approach 89–95 dB

Noise

Exact registration and engine type cannot be identified due to photo distance and clarity.