A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 on short final approach under a cloudy sky, moments before landing.
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Virgin Atlantic A330-900
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A333
Model
A330-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Virgin Atlantic
Airline Code
VIR / VS
Livery
Virgin Atlantic (standard livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (most common on Virgin Atlantic A330-300)
Thrust
316 kN (per engine)
Wingspan
60.3 meters
Length
63.7 meters
Height
16.8 meters
MTOW
242,000 kg
Range
11,750 km
Capacity
277-440 passengers (typical configuration 264 for Virgin Atlantic)
Cruise Speed
871 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (typically 95-98 dB on approach)
Location
Airport Code
LHR/EGLL
Airport Name
London Heathrow Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 16