Variant

Airbus A330-300

The A330-300 is the longer-fuselage original A330 passenger model. It is optimized for higher-capacity medium and long-haul routes and has been widely used by full-service and leisure carriers.

Overview

The A330-300 is the longer-fuselage original A330 passenger model. It is optimized for higher-capacity medium and long-haul routes and has been widely used by full-service and leisure carriers.

Advantages

Efficient capacity for busy regional and long-haul markets.
Large belly-cargo volume for passenger airline networks.

Limitations

Range and payload margins can be less flexible than the shorter A330-200 on some long missions.
Not as efficient as newer A330neo, A350, or 787 aircraft on many missions.

Identification

Detailed identification notes are being prepared for this entry.

Aircraft line

FamilyAirbus A330 Family

ModelAirbus A330-300

Explore subtypes

A330-301Engine family: CF6-80E1View entry A330-302Engine family: CF6-80E1View entry A330-303Engine family: CF6-80E1View entry A330-321Engine family: PW4000-100View entry A330-322Engine family: PW4000-100View entry A330-323Engine family: PW4000-100View entry A330-341Engine family: Trent 700View entry A330-342Engine family: Trent 700View entry A330-343Engine family: Trent 700View entry A330-300 high-thrustEngine family: PW4000-100View entry

Engine configurations

A330ceo configs

A330-300 Engine Options

A330 Engine Configuration Codes

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

General Electric CF6-80E1

Pratt & Whitney PW4000 for A330

A330neo configs

No configuration listed.

Technical notes

Longer fuselage gives more cabin and belly-cargo volume than the A330-200.
Common engine choices include Trent 700, CF6-80E1, and PW4000 variants.
Later higher-weight versions improved range compared with early production aircraft.