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Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 (G-VUFO) touchdowns in trademark livery—a favorite on transatlantic long-haul routes.
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Spotter's notes
G-VUFO is nicknamed 'Lady Stardust' by Virgin Atlantic, a nod to British pop culture. The A330-300 remains a backbone of the airline's fleet for non-US and leisure destinations.
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-VUFO
ICAO Type
A333
Model
A330-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Virgin Atlantic
Airline Code
VIR / VS
Livery
Virgin Atlantic
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 700
Thrust
316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.3 meters
Length
63.66 meters
Height
16.79 meters
MTOW
242,000 kilograms
Range
11,750 kilometers
Capacity
277-440 passengers
Cruise Speed
871 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 (typically below 90 dB at takeoff)