Airbus A330-200

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02 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A330-200 (VH-QPB) taxiing at sunset, sporting the current 'Spirit of Australia' livery.

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Judge Dredd · 03 Apr 2026

No I don’t do any edits

Katl_spotter13 · 02 Apr 2026

U have CapCut

Katl_spotter13 · 02 Apr 2026

Stunning!

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

Qantas standard livery

VH-QPB

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A330-200 is a popular widebody twinjet first introduced in the 1990s, known for its range and versatility on both medium and long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a modest-sized fleet of A330-200s; globally, over 600 A330-200s have been produced, making it relatively common.

Record Flights

A330-200s are routinely used on some of the longest non-stop flights in Qantas’s domestic and regional network.

Safety & Events

Qantas A330-200s have had notable service history with few major incidents; this model type is known for reliable operations.

Future Outlook

Still flying actively with Qantas; expected to remain in service through the late 2020s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.8 meters

Length

13,450 kilometers

Range

871 kilometers per hour

Speed

253 passengers (typical two-class)

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

71,100 lbf per engine

Thrust

QC/1 during landing, QC/2 during takeoff (typical); ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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