Airbus A330-200F

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Australia Post branded Qantas Freight Airbus A330-200F rotates on takeoff, exemplifying modern express cargo operations in Australia.

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Aircraft

A330-200F A332F

Australia Post/Qantas Freight

VH-EBF

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Runway Royalty, Golden Hour Glory, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Great side profile of the A330 in crisp light; touch of clutter from the background but main livery looks clean and sharp!

Location

Experience Centre

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport · WSI/YSWS

-33.8861, 150.7010

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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport WSI

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Aviation History

Airbus A330-200F is the dedicated freighter variant of the popular A330 family; Qantas Freight operates these jointly branded with Australia Post for express shipments across Australia and Asia-Pacific.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately rare; fewer than 40 Airbus A330-200F produced globally.

Record Flights

Utilized for express cross-continental and international cargo, including long-haul routes between Australia and Asia.

Safety & Events

Generally strong safety record; no major incidents specific to Qantas/Australia Post A330-200Fs.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for several years given cargo demand, but the type is uncommon and may eventually be replaced by newer, more efficient freighters.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80E1A3

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.82 meters

Length

7,400 kilometers

Range

870 km/h

Speed

65,000 kilograms (cargo)

Capacity

229,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

68,530 lbf (304.9 kN)

Thrust

93.0 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, varies by config)

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