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Rare sight: Jet2’s Airbus A330-200 in seasonal holiday charter service at Manchester Airport.
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Spotter's notes
The aircraft is a wet-lease from a former Virgin Atlantic fleet, adding widebody capability to Jet2’s otherwise all-737 and 757 operations.
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-VYGL
ICAO Type
A332
Model
A330-200
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Jet2
Airline Code
EXS / LS
Livery
Jet2 Holidays
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 700
Thrust
316 kN per engine
Wingspan
60.3 meters
Length
58.8 meters
Height
17.4 meters
MTOW
233,000 kg
Range
13,450 km
Capacity
253-406 passengers (typical, varies by configuration)
Cruise Speed
871 km/h
Noise Rating
QC2 (Takeoff), QC0.5 (Landing), ICAO Chapter 4
