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The Airbus 330 (ICAO type A333) is an aircraft of France origin, certificated in the Transport category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 251,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 8,150 nm, a cruise speed of 465 knots, a service ceiling of 41,000 ft and seating for up to 412 across its variants.

Airbus 330

Airbus 330
A333
Photo via Wikipedia: Airbus A330
Year
Owner
Last seen
MTOW
251,000 kg
Range
8,150 nm
Seats
412
330
Airbus · 330
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
2,114
Active
2,110
Origin
France
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
A330-201
A330-201
A330-202
A330-202
233,000 kg6,400 nm465 kt380
A330-203
A330-203
233,000 kg6,400 nm465 kt380
A330-223
A330-223
233,000 kg6,400 nm465 kt380
A330-223F
A330-223F
233,000 kg6,400 nm465 kt380
A330-243
A330-243
233,000 kg6,400 nm465 kt380
A330-243F
A330-243F
233,000 kg6,400 nm465 kt380
A330-301
A330-301
212,000 kg5,500 nm464 kt412
A330-302
A330-302
212,000–233,000 kg5,500–6,400 nm464–465 kt380–412
A330-303
A330-303
212,000 kg5,500 nm464 kt412
A330-321
A330-321
A330-322
A330-322
212,000 kg5,500 nm464 kt412
A330-323
A330-323
212,000 kg5,500 nm464 kt412
A330-341
A330-341
212,000 kg5,500 nm464 kt412
A330-342
A330-342
212,000 kg5,500 nm464 kt412
A330-343
A330-343
212,000 kg5,500 nm464 kt412
A330-841
A330-841
251,000 kg8,150 nm260
A330-941
A330-941
251,000 kg7,200 nm300
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A46NM · Rev 39 · issued 2021-08-25

Category
Transport
MTOW
242,000 kg
MZFW
172,000 kg
Seats
2 crew · 375 passengers
Fuel
139,090 L
Ceiling
41,100 ft
Approved fuelJET AJET A1AIR 3405CDERD
Engine

Two RR Trent 7000 turbojet engines

Certification basis

14 CFR part 25 effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 25-1 through 25-63; 25.335 (a), (b), (f); 25.1001(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i); 25.1705(a), (b)(5), (b)(9), (b)(…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Airbus 330 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Airbus 330 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

16 yearsmedian age

Of the 218 registered Airbus 330 with a known build year (10% of the 2,114 we track), the median age is 16 years.

Registration activity

20changed registration in 12 months

20 of the 2,114 registered Airbus 330 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 20 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
1,032
Tracked flights
36,278
Tracked flight hours
207,850
Share of fleet flying
49%

1,032 Airbus 330 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (49% of the registered fleet), across 36,278 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Airbus 330 manuals & documents

3 documents for the Airbus 330 Checklist. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Pre Flight-Checklist · 2022

The A330-200 Pre-flight Checklist is a comprehensive guide for flight crews to ensure the aircraft is in a satisfactory condition before each flight. It includes detailed steps for conducting an exterior walkaround and checking various aircraft components and systems.

  • The checklist must be performed prior to each flight.
  • A complete exterior walkaround is required by the flight crew.
  • The parking brake must be set to ON during the walkaround.
  • All ground access doors should be closed before flight.
  • Visible components must be checked for damage and leaks.
  • Specific checks are outlined for various aircraft sections.
  • Warnings are provided regarding hydraulic power and landing gear doors.
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330 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Airbus 330?

The Airbus 330 has a maximum range of 8,150 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Airbus 330 carry?

The Airbus 330 seats up to 412 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Airbus 330?

The Airbus 330's maximum take-off weight is 251,000 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Airbus 330?

The Airbus 330's ICAO type designator is A333.

How many Airbus 330 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 2,114 registered Airbus 330 airframes worldwide.