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Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 (G-VUFO) taxiing at a major US airport, a workhorse of the fleet known for its sleek livery and transatlantic services.
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Spotter's notes
This particular frame, delivered in 2019, was part of Virgin’s A330 refresh to modernize its long-haul operations before the arrival of the next-generation A330neo.
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-VUFO
ICAO Type
A333
Model
A330-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Virgin Atlantic
Airline Code
VIR / VS
Livery
Virgin Atlantic standard livery (red tail, silver fuselage, large Virgin branding)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 700
Thrust
316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.3 meters
Length
63.6 meters
Height
16.8 meters
MTOW
242,000 kilograms
Range
10,500 kilometers
Capacity
Typically 277-440 passengers (Virgin Atlantic config: 264-314)
Cruise Speed
880 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 95-98 dB on approach (varies by submodel)