Airbus A330
Airbus SAS
Details
The Airbus A330 is a wide-body twin-engine jet airliner that first flew in 1992 and entered service in 1994. Developed alongside the four-engine A340, the A330 shares 95% parts commonality including the same fuselage, wings, and cockpit. The family consists of the shorter A330-200 and longer A330-300 variants, plus the re-engined A330neo (A330-800 and A330-900) launched in 2014. With over 1,650 aircraft delivered as of 2025, the A330 has become one of the most successful wide-body programs. It pioneered twin-engine ETOPS operations on long-haul routes. The A330 serves on both medium-haul and ultra-long-haul routes, offering airlines flexibility and efficiency.
Variants
Built
Weightscompared to Airbus A380-800
Capacitycompared to Airbus A380-800
Passenger Capacity
52% of A380 maximum capacity
Crew
Dimensions
Length
Wingspan
Height
Wing Area
Cabin Width
Cabin Height
Catalog Price
Base List Price
$264.2M USD
2018 catalog price
Note: Actual prices vary based on configuration, options, and negotiations. This represents the manufacturer's base catalog price.
Engine Specifications
Engine Count
2×
Engine Model
PW4000, CF6-80E1, Trent 700, or Trent 7000
Thrust per Engine
320.0 kN(71939 lbf)
Fuel & Cargo
Fuel Capacity
139,090 L
Cargo Volume
159 m³
Production & History
Total Produced
1,650
Production Status
In production
Manufacturing Period
1992–present
First Flight
November 2, 1992
Entered Service
January 17, 1994
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