A330 Family
The right aircraft, right now

The A330 Family has five members – the A330-200, A330-300, A330-200F, ACJ330 and A330 MRTT – which cover all market segments with one twin-engine aircraft type. The combination of low operating costs, high efficiency, flexibility and optimised performance makes the A330 Family popular with an ever-increasing operator base. Continuous improvement brings the latest technology onboard the A330.
Commonality is further shared across the Airbus product line of widebody and single-aisle aircraft through the use of fly-by-wire controls and cockpits with similar layouts.
A330 qualities
The A330 is the most cost efficient wide-body twin aircraft in operation.
The multi-talented A330 Family addresses a full range of operational requirements, including airline passenger and cargo service, VVIP and head-of-state transportation, as well as military airlift and in-flight refuelling.
The varied list of A330 operators around the globe ranges from small and low-cost long-haul operators to the world’s major flag carriers, along with governments and military services.
As one of the most widely-used widebody aircraft in operation today, the A330’s order book has surpassed the milestone of 1,100 firm orders.
The A330 provides exceptional operational flexibility at lowest cost, with right-sized cabins for passenger, freight, VIP and multi-role military applications. It combines Airbus’ flight-by-wire technology and modern onboard systems with high aerodynamic efficiency for a highly productive aircraft.
Global presence

The A330 is flown by nearly 120 customers and operators worldwide, with more than 780 aircraft in service today. As of mid 2011, this global inventory has accumulated over 17 million flight hours in over 4 million flights, with a dispatch reliability of 99.6 percent.
Excellent short field performance and long range capability enables the A330 to be efficiently utilised both on established routes and expanding markets.
An A330 takes off every minute of every day somewhere in the world, with the worldwide fleet used on route lengths from 30 minutes to over 14 hours.
Proven versatility
In addition to being flown by the largest airlines, the A330 has become a preferred aircraft for charter and leisure operators, as well as for the new segment of low-cost long-haul carriers.
The A330-200F mid-sized freighter version is tailored for long-haul routes and regional operations to feed cargo into hub airports. For the highly-demanding VIP and private markets, the A330 Prestige offers top-end luxury, comfort and range; while the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) variant is the most modern aircraft for military services’ in-flight refuelling and airlift requirements.
Further performance enhancements are being introduced by Airbus as the A330’s popularity continues. In 2012, Airbus announced a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) increase for the A330-200 and A330-300 to 240 metric tonnes, followed by an additional augmentation to 242 metric tonnes. The second MOTW step-up also provides an increased fuel capacity option for the larger A330-300 version.
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Orders & deliveries
| Total orders | 1244 |
|---|---|
| Total deliveries | 943 |
| In operation | 936 |
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Did you know?

- The A330-200 and A330-300 are almost identical in all but length. The only two other key differences are that the centre tank is activated for increased fuel capacity and an extended fin and rudder on the A330-200
- A330s currently operate to over 300 airports worldwide
- Over 800 million passengers have flown the A330
- Every day, the A330 fleet flies the equivalent of 15 times to the moon
Every minute, an A330 takes off somewhere in the world
An A330 takes-off or lands every 28 seconds of every day














































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