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3h ago · © @Justinflight859

Air Canada Airbus A330-300 in a special Team Canada Olympic livery, taxiing on a misty day.

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Aircraft

Air Canada Olympic Team Special Livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

6 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Great Olympic special livery catch! Fog mutes colors and detail, but the profile is clear and the subject stands out well.

Location

Calgary International Airport

YYC/CYYC

51.1188, -114.0100

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Calgary International Airport YYC

Insights

Aviation History

Represents Air Canada\'s partnership as the official carrier for Team Canada at the Olympics; the A330-300 is a mainstay in Air Canada\'s long-haul fleet.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a handful of Air Canada aircraft in a special Olympic livery.

Record Flights

The A330-300 is widely used on Air Canada\'s long transatlantic and select transpacific routes.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents specific to C-GHKX reported; livery is notable for its Olympic theme.

Future Outlook

Active as of 2024 in Air Canada\'s fleet.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 kilometers

Range

871 km/h

Speed

277 passengers (typical 3-class), up to 440 (high-density single-class)

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (Approach), QC/1 (Departure) - meets ICAO Chapter 4

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