Airbus A330-200

02 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A330-200 (VH-EBM) taxiing at Sydney Airport, sporting the iconic red kangaroo tail in crisp morning light.

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

Qantas standard livery (newest kangaroo tail design)

VH-EBM

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

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

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Aviation History

The A330-200 is a popular twin-aisle widebody primarily used for medium to long-haul routes. Qantas operates one of the largest A330-200 fleets in the Asia-Pacific region.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates 18 A330-200s; global fleet >500 active, so not particularly rare worldwide.

Record Flights

Typically used on transcontinental Australia flights and international services from Australia to Asia; not known for record-breaking routes but notable for range and versatility.

Safety & Events

Qantas A330-200s have had minor technical incidents, but VH-EBM is not associated with any major events.

Future Outlook

In regular passenger service as of 2024; may eventually be replaced by Airbus A350 or Boeing 787s in Qantas fleet modernization.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1 (Qantas A330-200s typically use RR Trent 700)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.8 meters

Length

13,450 kilometers

Range

871 km/h (Mach 0.82)

Speed

253-298 passengers (typical 2-class Qantas configuration: around 271 seats)

Capacity

233,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

Approx. 316-320 kN (71,000-72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2; EPNdB/ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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