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The Airbus A330-200 is part of the A330 family of wide-body twin-engine aircraft designed for short-haul to long-haul operations and has the shortest fuselage in its family. Length Airbus aircraft The A330-200 is 58.82 meters, which is almost five meters shorter than the original Airbus A330-300.
The Airbus A330-200 development program began in November 1995 with the goal of creating competition for the American Boeing 767-300ER, as well as as a replacement for the Airbus A300-600R. The Airbus A330-200 modification was developed and built on the basis of the A330-300 aircraft. The wings, equipment and cockpit layout of these aircraft are identical. Under the wings on the pylons of the A330-200, two Rolls Royce Trent-700 or PW-4000 turbojet engines from the American company Pratt & Whitney are installed. The A330-200 also uses General Electric CF6-80E1 engines. Each of the installed engines has a power of up to 316 kN.
The Airbus A330-200 also had an increased fin size compared to the larger A330-300 and installed additional fuel tanks, which increased the flight range compared to the older version of the aircraft. The maximum take-off weight of the aircraft reaches 275 tons.
The Airbus A330-200 aircraft first took to the skies on August 13, 1997. A year later, after passing all ground and air tests, the airliner received its certificate.
From its very first release, the Airbus A330-200 began to sell well. And today, during its operation, this wide-body aircraft has proven itself well in the passenger air transportation market around the world, and has become the aircraft of choice for many airlines.
A330-200 operated by Aeroflot, Air China, Air France/KLM, Austrian Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Qantas, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Vietnam Airlines, Yemenia and many other airlines.
Location and numbering of seats in the cabin, seating diagram on the Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The best and least comfortable seats on the plane
Rows 1 to 6- These are business class seats. There are very comfortable chairs here. They unfold almost 180 degrees. But close to places 1st and 4th rows there is a kitchen, which can cause a little concern during the flight. Before seats in row 5
There is a toilet, which can be a little inconvenient.
Places at 11 and 24ranks located in front of the partition. These are standard seats with plenty of knee room, but the monitors are located in the armrests. There are large monitors on the walls that do not turn off and, if you fly at night, interfere with sleep.
Seats in row 23. These are standard economy class seats. Their proximity to toilets makes them not very comfortable. The advantage of these seats is that the backs of the seats recline.
24 row. Places A,C,H,K . There are emergency exits in front of them and there is a lot of free space for your legs, you can get up from them without disturbing your neighbors, and they won’t bother you when they get up. The downside is the proximity of the toilets. Places D,E,F,G- on the wall in front of the seats there are fastenings for cradles. There are large monitors on the walls and they do not turn off at night.
Places at 33,34,35 and N. Starting from the 33rd row, the narrowing of the fuselage begins. This curvature can be a slight inconvenience, although it is almost invisible. Also, in some configurations, it happens that metal boxes with equipment are located under the seats in front, which reduces legroom.
34 row D and G. The chairs in these places “stick out” a little into the aisle. Sometimes they can get hit by food carts.
Row 35 D,F,G. The distance to the front row is slightly less than standard.
Extreme seats in rows 36 and 37- ordinary economy class seats, but adjacent to the toilets.
Flight performance
- Maximum speed: 920 km/h
- Cruising speed: 875 km/h
- Flight range: 12500 km
- Aircraft capacity: economy class – 406 passengers, economy/business – 293 passengers, economy/business/first class – 253 passengers
French President Francois Hollande makes his flights on an Airbus A330-200. Previously, to create comfortable conditions, 176 million euros were invested in it. Thanks to the investment, a separate large lounge, compartments for journalists and business experts, a small operating room, and special equipment for transmitting secret codes appeared on board the ship.
Airbus A330 - medium and long-haul family passenger aircraft. It is wide-body, equipped with two engines. On November 1, 1992, it made its first flight.
IN this moment 1,398 units produced. The aircraft is equipped with engines manufactured by Rolls Royce (Britain), General Electric (USA) or Pratt & Whitney (USA). At the moment, the latest and technically improved model of the A330-300X aircraft is being produced (the flight range and the number of passengers can be increased).
Airbus began developing the project in 1972 to compete with Boeing. Initially, it was planned to produce the 200 and 300 series with four turbofan engines, but this idea was later abandoned in favor of two. Production of the aircraft began in June 1987. The body of the Airbus A300 was taken as a basis, it was lengthened and combined with a converted cabin of the A320 aircraft, which at that time was the newest in the production line.
Sometimes, for shortening, the aircraft is simply called Airbus 332.
Airbus A330 modifications
- A330-100. Earliest trial model. Designed to replace the A300 and A310 models. It was planned as a competitor to the Boeing 767-300ER and 767-400ER. But due to the low number of orders, the model was considered a failure.
- A330-200. The aircraft model has 253 passenger seats in a three-class version. The test flight took place in August 1997. This aircraft model was able to adequately compete with the Boeing 767. Most largest airlines the world prefer this modification.
- A330neo. Neo stands for New Engine Option. This new technology, developed by the Airbus consortium for the greatest savings. For this purpose, the latest engines were developed and put into operation.
- A330-800neo. The modification was created to replace the Airbus A330 200. Engines developed by Rolls Royce of the Trent 700 model will be installed. It is also planned to expand the cabin by 8 passenger seats and install branded wingtips on the wings like on the new A350. The flight range will be 13,900 kilometers with a number of passengers of 257 - 406, depending on the cabin modification. The start of use is planned in 2018.
- A330-900neo. This modification was created to replace the A330-300. Changes will affect the interior, it is 10 more spacious seats, will receive winglets on the wings and updated engines from Rolls-Royce - Trent 7000, this will reduce fuel consumption by 15%. The total capacity will be 287-440 passenger seats with a flight range of 12,100 km.
Nord Wind
Airline Nord Wind is a subsidiary of Pegas-Touristik, has 21 aircraft at its disposal and is based at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport. The airline's operations started in 2008 with three aircraft. At the moment it is one of the main air carriers in Russia.
Airbus a330 200 diagram
At the beginning of the cabin there is business class, which has 24 passenger seats. The seats for it were designed by Weber Aircraft. The chairs are comfortable and comfortable, quite spacious.
Airplane A 330 200, interior diagram
Economy class with 255 seats is located behind the business class partition. The seats are arranged in a 2-4-2 layout, which is convenient for passengers sitting near windows and in the central aisle, since they only have to disturb one seatmate in order to get out. This scheme was first proposed by Airbus and is now used by all manufacturers of aircraft of this class. The seats were designed by Zodiac Seats France. The seats are upholstered in blue fabric and feature an in-flight entertainment system for passengers. Almost every airline has an A 330 200, an aircraft whose layout is typical, so it is difficult to make a mistake in choosing a seat.
Airbus 330 200 North Wind: the best places.
The seat arrangement on the Airbus A330 200 is standard for this type of aircraft, but there may be some changes depending on the airline and destination.
Airplane A 330 200 of Nord Wind Airlines, photo and seat layout
- In rows one to six there is business class and these seats are the most comfortable. At the beginning of the cabin there is a kitchen, and the 5th row is located in front of the toilet, this can be uncomfortable for passengers. After the sixth row there is a partition, behind which the economy starts immediately and there are mounts for baby strollers, so it can be noisy there. This must be taken into account when choosing a seat in business class.
- Rows 11 to 24. Economy class starts here, the entertainment system is located in the seat armrests, which is inconvenient. The seats are spacious and recline a bit.
- Row 23. Most uncomfortable places. They are located next to the toilets and queues often form. Unpleasant odors may occur, causing discomfort for passengers.
- Row 24. Seats numbered C, A, K, N. The disadvantages are the proximity of the toilets - which means guaranteed queues, smells and sounds, which is annoying during the flight. The advantage of these places is a large amount of free space, so you don’t have to disturb your neighbors to get out
Seats G, F, E and D have built-in mounts for baby strollers, since children are not always calm during the flight, this can be a disadvantage. Plus, in front of these seats there are large screens on which information about the flight is displayed. The screens are on throughout the flight, which interferes with a comfortable sleep.
It is better to choose these seats on a short flight, as there is less chance of encountering disadvantages.
- Rows 33-35. This is where legroom begins to decrease as the body of the aircraft itself narrows. Rows 35 and 36 in the central aisle have only 3 seats, which is convenient - there is less need to disturb the neighbors. And row 37 consists of only 3 seats. The seats are comfortable and comfortable, the backrests recline and there is plenty of legroom. The downside is the proximity to toilets.
The following points apply to all rows and seats in the cabin:
- To view landscapes or take beautiful pictures, it is better to choose seats near the windows, but you need to take into account the weather and flight time, since at night this cannot be called a plus. You can also choose window seats for those who plan to sleep the entire flight. It must be taken into account that in these places you will need to constantly disturb your neighbors in order to get out.
- Aisle seats are good because they are easy to reach and there is no need to disturb your neighbors, but you may be disturbed by neighbors who need to get up, as well as flight attendants serving food.
- The most uncomfortable seats are in the middle, since you will have to spend the entire flight surrounded by neighbors, which causes discomfort.
The Airbus a330 200, whose cabin layout is usually standard, is a very common aircraft among air carriers. It is recommended to check the airline’s cabin layout on the official website, which will allow you to avoid making a mistake in choosing a seat.
The Airbus A330 is a wide-body aircraft designed primarily for transporting passengers over long distances. The aircraft uses two turbofan engines.
History of the development of the Airbus A330 passenger aircraft
The development of the A330 began back in 1972. The European consortium needed to combat Boeing's dominance on long-distance international routes, including Europe-America routes.
In 1980, the designation twin aisle (with two aisles) was adopted, and in 1986 the new aircraft was given the name A330. Initially, two models were planned for launch - A330-300 and A330-200, which were almost identical, except for the number of passengers. This made it possible to reduce the cost of designing and testing aircraft.
Also, to speed up the design, the cockpit of the then advanced Airbus A320 was taken as the basis for the cabin. The fuselage of the new model was taken from the A300, only it was slightly lengthened.
The “roll-out”, that is, the presentation of the new aircraft took place on October 14, 1992, and the first flight of the aircraft took place on November 2, 1992.
The third side of the new model was already painted in the livery of the first customer “Air Inter” and served for full flight and static tests.
In August of the following year, the aircraft passed the test according to ETOPS standards (English: Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards / Extended Twin OPerationS - Rules for extended-range flights by aircraft with two gas turbine engines). According to these rules, the aircraft must fly to the airfield in the event of an accident in the air, first 60, and then, when the standards are revised, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. It should be noted that this norm largely contributed to the problems during the launch of the IL-96 series developed by the USSR/Russia. As our designers said, that only we made a 4-engine aircraft that meets ICAO standards, as these standards were revised with a decrease in the number of engines. But the country has no longer had time to make a long-range twin-engine aircraft.
After flight tests, the A330-200 program was revised in terms of reducing the number of passengers and increasing the flight range by making the aircraft lighter and installing additional fuel tanks.
Later, Airbus tried to create a new type of aircraft, the A350, based on the 330, but due to consumer criticism it was forced to make it from scratch.
In 2014, the European consortium launched the development of updated aircraft, designated A330neo.
It is also impossible not to mention the aircraft type A340, which is actually a four-engine modification of the A330.
Features of this model
The layout of the aircraft is a low-wing aircraft with one fin (rudder).
The aircraft used a cabin similar to the A320 aircraft type, which was an advanced aircraft at that time. The board was equipped with a so-called glass cockpit, that is, the instruments were displayed on screens in front of the pilots, and were not dials with arrows.
Performance characteristics
The table shows the characteristics of A330 type aircraft:
| A330-200 | A330-200F | A330-300 | ||
| Crew | Two people | |||
| Passenger capacity, typical |
253 (3-class) 293 (2-class) 375: (optional) 406 |
295 (3-class) 335 (2-class) 375: (selectable) 440 |
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| Length | 58.82 m | 63.69 m | ||
| Wingspan | 60.3 m | |||
| Wing area | 361.6 m² | |||
| Wing extension | 10.06 | |||
| Sweep angle | 30° | |||
| Keel height | 17.39 m | 16.90 m | 16.83 m | |
| Cabin width | 5.28 m | |||
| Seat width | 18″ (457 mm) with 8-row standard economy or 16.5″ (419 mm) with 9-row high-density economy | |||
| Fuselage width | 5.64 m | |||
| Cargo volume | 136 m³ | 475 m³ 70 t / up to 12 accompanying persons |
162.8 m³ | |
| Maximum take-off weight (MVM) |
242,000 kg (530,000 lb) | 233,000 kg (510,000 lb) | 242,000 kg (530,000 lb) | |
| Maximum landing weight | 182,000 kg (400,000 lb) | 187,000 kg (410,000 lb) | ||
| Functional dead mass (typical) |
119,600 kg (264,000 lb) | 109,000 kg (240,000 lb) | 124,500 kg (274,000 lb) | |
| Cruising speed | 0.82 M (871 km/h at 11,000 meters (36,000 ft) flight altitude) | |||
| Maximum cruising speed | 0.86 M (913 km/h at 11,000 meters (36,000 feet) flight altitude) | |||
| Maximum range when fully loaded | 13,400 kilometers (8,300 mi) | 7,400 kilometers (4,600 miles) 65t 5950 kilometers (3700 miles) 70t |
11,300 kilometers (7,000 miles) | |
| Take-off run at MVM (sea level, MSA, Rolls Royce Trent 772B engines) |
2,770 m (9,090 ft) | 2580 m (8460 ft) | 2,770 m (9,090 ft) | |
| Maximum fuel charge | 139,090 l | 139,090 l | 139,090 l | |
| Flight altitude | 12,527 m (41,100 ft) | |||
| Maximum height | 13,000 m (42,651 ft) | |||
| Engines (×2) | General Electric CF6-80E1 Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Rolls-Royce Trent 700 |
Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Rolls-Royce Trent 700 |
General Electric CF6-80E1 Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Rolls-Royce Trent 700 |
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| Traction (×2) | PW: 70,000 lbf (311 kN) RR: 71,100 lbf (316 kN) GE: 72,000 lbf (320 kN) |
PW: 70,000 lbf (311 kN) RR: 71,100 lbf (316 kN) |
PW: 70,000 lbf (311 kN) RR: 71,100 lbf (316 kN) GE: 72,000 lbf (320 kN) |
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Interior layout and seating arrangement
The A330 supports both single-class and dual-class configurations. With a one-class layout, the aircraft can accommodate more than 400 people.
With a two-class layout, the plane has both business class and economy class.
Well, business class often offers improved conditions, in-flight meals, and the seats are simply more comfortable. This is important during long flights, and such aircraft are designed specifically for long-distance flights.
Pros and cons of the aircraft
An undoubted advantage of the aircraft is its reliability, confirmed by many years of use on the longest transatlantic flights. The downside, in the opinion of the author, is the somewhat cramped, uncomfortable seats (though this is in economy class), in which it is quite difficult to sit through a multi-hour flight.
Aircraft safety
The A330 aircraft has proven to be reliable vehicle, which has had few accidents. More vehicles were destroyed and damaged as a result of hostilities and mistakes on the ground. During operation, there were only two aviation accidents with the death of the crew and passengers.
Airbus A330 modifications
The A330 has several modifications - civilian and military.
Airbus A330-100
The A330-100 was planned as a competitor to the Boeing 767-300ER and Boeing 767-400ER and to replace the aging A300 and A310. But the design from parts of the new 330 and the old 300 turned out to be unsuccessful and did not go into production.
Airbus A330-200
The aircraft type certificate was issued for this modification in 1998. The aircraft is based on the A330-300, with a fuselage reduced by 6 meters and an enlarged fin to prevent yaw due to the aircraft's modified aerodynamics.
Airbus A330-200F
Demand cargo planes it happens more or less, but it never stops. In order to fill this niche, Airbus launched the A330-200F (Frightener - cargo) version. Serial production began in 2009. This modification allows you to transport 65 tons of cargo over a distance of 7400 km, which is enough for transport from Europe to America.
Airbus A330-300
The 300 variant carries 295 passengers in a three-class configuration, 335 in two classes and up to 440 if the aircraft is equipped only with an economy class cabin. Flight distance is up to 10800 km.
The aircraft complies with the ETOPS-180 standard, which means that in the event of an emergency it can still fly within 3 hours to the nearest airfield.
Airbus A330 P2F
In 2012, a presentation was made of a program for converting old passenger aircraft into cargo aircraft. The modification received the designation P2F - passenger-to-freighter - “passenger to cargo”. A330-300P2F with a load of 60 tons has a range of 4000 km. The A330-200P2F modification will be able to transport up to 59 tons of cargo over a distance of up to 7,400 km.
Airlines flying the Airbus A330
Airbus A330 is operated by almost all airlines performing long-distance flights. These include Russian Aeroflot, European and Asian carriers. We can mention Air France/KLM, Iberia, Air China, Emirates, Etihad, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Vietnam Airlines and many others.
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Aeroflot Group is the largest aviation structure and a popular air carrier in Russia. This well-known airline operates many aircraft that carry a large number of passengers every day and carry out domestic or international cargo transportation. Of models air transport owned by this company, the most significant interest is shown in the Airbus A330-300. This aircraft really deserves special attention. But we will tell you in detail why he is so popular and famous in our material.
Airbus A330-300 – roomy passenger airliner from Aeroflot's arsenal, which the company offers to customers. The aircraft is capable of transporting up to 440 people at a time thanks to its technical data. Among the released Airbus models, only the A330-300 is capable of long-distance and long-duration flights. Depending on the configuration and class of service, aircraft designers distinguish the following aircraft cabin layouts:
- Single class aircraft. Here on board the liner there are 440 seats. This number of passengers is provided by the developers only if the aircraft cabin is designed for a single economy class.
- Two-class sides. Models that serve salons of two different categories are equipped with 335 passenger seats. Here the combination of improved and standard interiors becomes traditional for modifications of aircraft of this class.
- Three-class airliners. The aircraft cabin, which provides three categories of airline customer service, accommodates a maximum of 295 people on board. This is due to the large distance between first class lines.
Today, all models of the Airbus A330-300 are popular, regardless of the category of service and the number of people on board. Externally and schematically they are very similar to each other, but the existing differences distinguish one modification from another. A significant difference between airliners of this type is the number of seats for customers who prefer to fly with increased comfort. Aeroflot has 17 models of such aircraft. We list the airliners according to the systematization of the number of seats:
- Boarding 296 clients. The airline offers 11 aircraft with 28 business class seats and 268 economy seats.
- Accommodation 302 seats. Aeroflot owns 5 airliners, where 34 seats are in the high-comfort cabin, and 268 seats are designed by the designers for passengers who use a standard package of services.
- Installation of 301 seats. The group offers the only aircraft of this type. Here, the designers installed 36 high-comfort seats and 265 seats for an economical flight option.
Aircraft of this series are considered long-range and are capable of covering long distances - up to 11,300 km. The developers consider the main function of such transport to be a convenient flight. And the 330-300 is an aircraft whose cabin layout was developed by aircraft technicians solely for the convenience of passengers, pilots and flight attendants. For the staff, the designers allocated a special rest room for cargo compartment. This cabin is easily accessible by going down the stairs from the back of the plane.
For passengers in the cabin, the necessary little things are provided that they will need for a comfortable flight. On board the Airbus, you have free access to the Internet and watch programs on TV (the monitor is built into the back of the seat of the passenger in front). Passengers who intend to relax peacefully on a comfortable and cozy seat will have no problem implementing this idea. There is a lighting system that is pleasant to the eye, and the ventilation ducts in the cabin operate at the required level. The designers took into account a sufficient number of seats and provided for the comfort of each passenger, rather than individual blocks of seats.
Passenger seats
The traditional configuration of the airliner consists of two salons. In the nose of the aircraft, designers design areas of increased comfort, while the middle and tail sections are reserved for standard flight conditions. Purchasing an economy class ticket will cost much less than a business class seat. However, each modification of the airliner involves some nuances that are important to know about for a beginner flying for the first time.
Business Class
Depending on the client’s wishes, Aeroflot offers the passenger to choose a suitable seat in the cabin. We offer detailed diagram the Airbus A330 aircraft, taking as an example a model with a configuration of 28 business class seats and 268 seats reserved for economy class. Since the models in this series are similar to each other, our instructions will fit the description of any modification and will be relevant for each of them.
The luxury cabin seats are located at the front of the aircraft and occupy the first 6 rows. The seats here are comfortable and adjust to each passenger individually. In such seats, people can easily endure even a long flight - the back of the seats can be freely reclined 180 degrees and is suitable for a good night's sleep.
Of course, the comfort of business class is appreciated by passengers, but there are places that can cause some inconvenience during the flight. This remark applies to the first, fifth and sixth rows. The fact is that the first row is located right next to the wardrobe and just a stone's throw from the toilet and kitchen. If you have purchased tickets for these lines, be prepared to see passengers passing by and staff constantly cruising during the flight.
Speaking about the fifth and sixth rows, we note that it is quite noisy here due to the proximity common salon. Considering this fact, a calm and quiet flight will not be possible at these places. However, such a remark is more likely to become a nit-picking rather than an objective assessment. After all, by purchasing a ticket to such a cabin, a passenger receives certain guarantees from the airline, which promise to conduct the flight in conditions of sufficient comfort.
Economical package
The standard cabin of the airliner contains a larger number of seats, so there will be much more nuances associated with the flight. For example, if someone is traveling with you Small child, it is better to purchase tickets in rows 11 or 29 - there are special seats for passengers with children and a separate space for a stroller, cradle and other accessories for the baby. For airline customers flying with a teenager, it is better not to buy tickets in row 15, since the aircraft is not designed with windows, and the child will not enjoy the view of the flight through the small window.
Most passengers choose seats in the 29th row, because there is sufficient space in front of the seats. This allows you to easily get up from your seat without disturbing your fellow traveler, walk freely between the rows, or take a comfortable position with your legs stretched out. Such capabilities become a necessity on long flights. However, people who have flown airplanes of this model also talk about the disadvantages of the 29th row. Passengers consider the following factors to be disadvantages.
Onboard lavatories are installed next to the seats on line 29, and passengers who occupy seats here complain about the sounds of doors opening and closing or are constantly distracted by people passing by. In addition, in this section of the airliner, queues form in the aisle, and an unpleasant addition will be the noise coming from the cabin. Keep this in mind when purchasing or booking tickets, especially if you want to take a nap during the flight.
The seats, which are installed in the 11th and 29th rows, are considered a good choice from the seats of the economical cabin.
As for the rest of the seats in the cabin, we note that the seats installed on lines 27, 28, 44 and 45 are practically no different from similar seats in other rows. Tourists call the only feature here that the seat backs recline to a limited extent, in comparison with other seats on the plane. You should not buy tickets to these rows if you are picky and overreact to outside noise. The seats in the 41st row are located near the aisles and are pressed closely together. This arrangement is due to the design of the aircraft and the narrowing of the fuselage of the airliner. Therefore, it is appropriate for obese people to refrain from purchasing an air ticket for such uncomfortable seats.
Since we have looked at what constitutes Airbus A330-300, interior diagram, best places(Aeroflot), we will find out what kind of service is appropriate for customers of these airlines. Most tickets sold require you to choose your own seat at check-in. It is not for nothing that the company has earned the popularity and respect of many tourists, counting exclusively on customers’ comfortable and pleasant time in the air.
To get a good seat on board the ship, it is advisable to book flight tickets in advance and check the possibility of choosing a seat
Do not forget that best chairs quickly occupied by people who have experience traveling on such a liner, so when approaching your flight date, try to buy tickets in advance or book your desired seats online.
Experienced travelers recommend paying attention to rows 11 and 29 when checking in. People consider these seats to be the most comfortable in the aircraft cabin, and the nearby kitchen is not a minus - after all, you can be the first to receive food during distribution or go for drinks and snacks if necessary.
If you have to choose between airliners, we recommend using the services of the Airbus Industrie A330-300, which flies under tail number VQ-BNS. This option of air transport differs from others in the increased comfort of the standard cabin for passengers. Travelers who flew on this plane noted the presence of additional power outlets and footrests in the cabin, which is a definite advantage for frequent flyers.
Airbus Industrie A330-300 aircraft are famous for their ability to fly long distances and carry up to 440 people. 
Aeroflot has 17 Airbus Industrie A330-300 aircraft on its inventory 
Diagram of the cabin of the Airbus A330-300 aircraft of the Aeroflot group 
The best seats on the Airbus Industrie A330-300 aircraft are located in the bow of the aircraft, in the business class cabin 
Airplane cabin plan showing the best seats and seats that are appropriate to refuse
Airbus A330-200. Photo: A J Best | Airliners.net
is a wide-body long-haul passenger aircraft manufactured by the European concern Airbus SE.
The Airbus A330-200 is capable of carrying up to 380 passengers and transporting them over a distance of up to 14,390 km.
A shortened modification of the A330-200 was developed somewhat later than the model and became a worthy response to the dominance. The fuselage length of the A330-200 is 4.8 meters shorter than that of the A330-300. Accordingly, the maximum number of seats was reduced to 380. However, the flight range was increased by 2,600 km due to the installation of an additional fuel tank. The A330-200 development program officially began in November 1995, and commercial operation of the airliner began in April 1998.
In the process of creating the Airbus A330-200, all the achievements and new technologies of Airbus were applied. For example, part of the fuselage structure was made of composite materials, which made it possible to reduce the weight of the aircraft. The avionics and control cabin were unified with the and series: the cabin was equipped with a Fly-by-Wire digital flight control system, joysticks (sidesticks) instead of steering wheels, as well as LCD displays.
Airbus is currently offering a new modification of the A330neo airliner (New Engine Option) with more powerful and fuel-efficient engines, as well as an improved wing design.
A330 family:
- – an aircraft with a flight range of up to 14,390 km and a capacity of up to 380 passengers.
- – an extended version with a flight range of up to 10,800 km and a capacity of up to 440 passengers.
Specifications:
Number of crew: 2 people
Airplane length: 58.82 m
Wingspan: 60.3 m
Height: 17.39 m
Fuselage diameter: 5.28 m
Cabin width: 5.64 m
Range of flight: 14,390 km
Speed: 913 km/h (0.86 M)
Max. flight altitude: 12,500 m (41,100 ft)
Max takeoff weight: 238,000 kg
Max landing weight: 180,000 kg
Places: 380 (maximum)
Scheme Airbus cabin A330-200:
Airbus A330-200 interior. Photo: Mohammadreza Farhadi Aref | Airliners.net
Aeroflot - Airbus A330-200 cabin diagram
Nordwind - Airbus A330-200 cabin diagram
