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Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300 taxis at Istanbul under dramatic evening skies, seen from a nearby aircraft's window and engine.
Β© Maulin Agrawal
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Spotter's notes
Golden hour lighting and moody weather add visual interest. The visible engine is part of the observer's aircraft, not the Turkish Airlines A330-300.
Aircraft identity
Registration
TC-LOA
ICAO Type
A333
Model
A330-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Turkish Airlines
Airline Code
THY / TK
Livery
Turkish Airlines standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or CF6-80E1 or PW4168A (typical for A330-300)
Thrust
316β320 kN (71,000β72,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.3 m
Length
63.69 m
Height
16.83 m
MTOW
242,000 kg
Range
11,750 km
Capacity
Typically 277β440 passengers
Cruise Speed
871 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB takeoff)
Location
Airport Code
IST/LTFM
Airport Name
Δ°stanbul Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 16 Pro