Airbus A330-300

17 Jun 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 (9M-MNG) in the vibrant 'Jalur Gemilang' national flag livery, taxiing at Sydney Airport.

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Malaysia Airlines special \'Jalur Gemilang\' livery (based on the national flag)

9M-MNG

Registration

Airline

Malaysia Airlines

MAS / MH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

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

5 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Clean side-on shot; sharp livery, though foreground fence and busy background with cranes reduce impact.

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

Critical for Malaysia Airlines\' long- and medium-haul network. The \'Jalur Gemilang\' scheme is a special livery representing the Malaysian national flag, making this a notable sight for enthusiasts.

Fleet Rarity

This is 1 of about 15 A330-300s in the Malaysia Airlines fleet; the \'Jalur Gemilang\' livery is unique within the current fleet.

Record Flights

A330-300s are versatile and have operated long regional routes including flights to Australia, Japan, India, and within Asia-Pacific.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents directly associated with this particular airframe or livery; Malaysia Airlines as a whole is known for its historical events, but this type has had a generally reliable service record.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024; Malaysia Airlines plans to gradually replace A330s with A330neos.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (most common on MAS A330-300s)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 km

Range

871 km/h (Mach 0.82)

Speed

277–440 passengers (typical 290 on MAS, 2-class)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

316 kN (per engine, Trent 700)

Thrust

QC1-2 on approach, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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