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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