What engines are on an Airbus A330-300?
The A330-200 and -300 are available with three engine choices: the General Electric CF6-80E1; Pratt & Whitney PW4164/8; and Rolls-Royce Trent 700. The shorter A330-200 is capable of flying up to 6,450nm with about 240 passengers. The cabin is equipped with modern amenities such as in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The A330 is also known for its fuel efficiency. It has a fuel burn rate of just 2.The A330-200 has a fuel capacity of 139,000 litres (111,600kg). The A330 burns roughly 5600 kg/hr. That means that the A330-200 can fly for around 19 hours (+45 minutes of reserve) if they fill the tanks to the top.
Who makes jet engines for the Airbus A330?
Do the A330-800 and the A330-900 have the same engines? Yes, both variants are equipped with the new Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines -25% fuel burn compared to previous generation engines. What is the difference between the A330-300 and the A330-900? We took what was great in the A330-300 and made it even better by turning it into a new generation aircraft. The A330-900 flies further with more passengers on board than its predecessor, has brand new wings, engines, systems and features the Airspace cabin.