Airbus Airbus A330 243F

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The Airbus A330-200, a wide-body twin-engine airliner, revolutionized long-range commercial aviation as one of the first successful twin-engine aircraft capable of extended overwater flights. First flown on August 13, 1997, it featured a low-wing configuration with two high-bypass turbofan engines and could accommodate 255-300 passengers in typical configurations. Measuring 58.8 meters in length with a 60.3-meter wingspan, the aircraft achieved a maximum range of 6,200 nautical miles. Manufactured by Airbus as part of the A330 family, it became a cornerstone of modern international air travel.