Airbus A330-300

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16 Jun 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A330-300 (B-LHR) in 120th Anniversary special livery taxiing at the airport.

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Hong Kong Airlines 120th Anniversary Special Livery

B-LHR

Registration

Airline

Hong Kong Airlines

CRK / HX

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Clean Hong Kong Airlines 120th livery catch; fence at bottom distracts but great light and full profile.

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

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Aviation History

The A330-300 is a popular long-haul widebody, and this example (B-LHR) is painted in a special livery commemorating the 120th anniversary of the airline\'s parent company.

Fleet Rarity

The A330-300 is relatively common, but this special livery is rare within the fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used by Hong Kong Airlines for routes across Asia-Pacific and to Australia; capable of transcontinental/intercontinental missions.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specifically attributed to this airframe; the A330-300 family has a solid safety record.

Future Outlook

Likely still active with Hong Kong Airlines as of 2024 unless updates indicate otherwise.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (likely variant for Hong Kong Airlines A330-300)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

10,500 km

Range

875 km/h

Speed

277–440 passengers (typical 300-315 for Hong Kong Airlines configuration)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

Up to 316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC1-2 (varies, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typical 85–95 EPNdB on approach)

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