Is Airbus A330 bigger than Boeing 737?

The larger planes, such as the Boeing 747, 777, 787 and the Airbus A330 and A380, have much more seats than the smaller Embraer 190, Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. The A380 can transport most passengers (516 seats), followed by the Boeing 747 and 777 (408 seats).



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The Airbus A320 has a wider cabin than the Boeing 737. Seven inches may not seem like that big a deal.

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The A330 is the second most delivered wide-body airliner after the Boeing 777. It competes with the Boeing 767, smaller variants of the Boeing 777, and the 787. It is complemented by the larger Airbus A350, which succeeded the four-engined A340.

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Specifications. On the surface, these are two very similar airplanes, with very similar specifications. While the Airbus has slightly more passenger capacity, thanks to its slightly superior length, the Boeing has a more generous belly for cargo, and a greater range overall.

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Fuel savings and revenue. One crucial advantage of the A330 is its low fuel consumption. In the mid to late 1970s, Airbus found the type could carry the same amount of passengers as a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 but with 25% better fuel efficiency.

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Cabin comfort and The A330's modern cabin enables the installation of Airbus-standard wide seats that bring a high level of comfort and relaxation to long-haul flights – even in economy.

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It was found that Boeing had more accidents than expected, while Airbus had fewer (p = 0.015). In terms of fatalities, Boeing had more than expected, with Airbus fewer (p < 0.001). Looking at accidents alone, only the number of fatalities was statistically significantly different.

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Airbus single aisle aircraft such as the A320 have a wider fuselage compared to the Boeing 737. This allows for a seat that is 18” in width, giving you more comfort. Also, having a wider fuselage allows for a wider aisle and this allows better flow when moving to another seat, the lavatory or galley.

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The Airbus feels slightly more stable due to its advanced flight computers but it is a pain in the neck to land in strong winds (especially crosswinds and wind shears). The 737 also feels more lively and powerful. Since the controls are hydraulic, you can really feel the true forces of flight on the yoke.

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While the B737 family is renowned for its robust performance and reliability, the A320 family excels in terms of passenger capacity, fuel efficiency, and advanced technologies. Ultimately, the choice between the two aircraft families depends on an airline's specific requirements, routes, and operational preferences.

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Hydraulic pump The purpose of the system is to ensure that minimum pressure is maintained across the hydraulic systems of the aircraft. This system produces the 'barking dog' noise that is associated with the Airbus series, which also sometimes manifests itself as a high-pitched whining noise.

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It was found that Boeing had more accidents than expected, while Airbus had fewer (p = 0.015). In terms of fatalities, Boeing had more than expected, with Airbus fewer (p < 0.001). Looking at accidents alone, only the number of fatalities was statistically significantly different.

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Turbulence isn't any milder on the A330. It's just different. Because I know there's at least one of you who wanted to see how much larger the A330 toilet is compared to the 777. Basically, if you have to use the lavatory in rough air, it'll be less messy on the A330!

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However, the new Upper Class seats on the A330-900 and A350 are simply fantastic and hands down my favorite way to cross the Atlantic. You can easily see which plane is flying your route by clicking the “Details” button when you search for flights on the Virgin Atlantic website.

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The a330 has tilted main gear that helps make it feel like a smoother touch down then other planes. Due to the advanced computer and fly by wire system, it is easier to make a landing feel soft than on some other planes. So basically the plane is good at butter landings so they call it the butter machine.

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The reason for this is that the A330 has a smaller fuel capacity than other wide-body aircraft like the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A350. This means that it has a shorter range and cannot fly as far as these other planes without refueling.

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The A330 is significantly smaller / lighter aircraft than a B777. The B777 cruises at a faster speed also. At the same time, the B777 engine has around 9:1 bypass ratio, while the A330 has a 5:1 bypass ratio.

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