Airbus A330-300

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13 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 (9M-MNL) in striking 'Jalur Gemilang' livery taxiing at a major airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Malaysia Airlines \'Jalur Gemilang\' special livery

9M-MNL

Registration

Airline

Malaysia Airlines

MAS / MH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, 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 A330-300 is one of Airbus\' most popular widebody aircraft, and Malaysia Airlines is a major operator in Southeast Asia. 9M-MNL features the distinctive \'Jalur Gemilang\' livery celebrating Malaysia\'s national flag.

Fleet Rarity

Malaysia Airlines operates a small subfleet of A330-300 in the \'Jalur Gemilang\' livery. The A330-300 is a common type globally, but special liveries are rare.

Record Flights

Has operated Malaysia Airlines\' regional and long-haul routes, not known for ultra-long-haul missions.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents with this specific registration as of June 2024.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in service for passenger flights until replaced by new A330neos beginning mid-2020s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.7 m

Length

11,750 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

277-440 passengers (typical 3-class: ~295)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 m

Height

316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (typically 89–95 dB takeoff/overflight)

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