N388HA

This airframe, N388HA, is an Airbus A330-243 built by Airbus in 2012 with manufacturer serial number 1310. It is owned and operated by Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. (corporation based in Honolulu, HI, US) and is registered in the US. The aircraft entered the airline's fleet following its 2012 delivery and has been deployed primarily on long-haul routes consistent with the operator’s network; registry and ownership records identify Hawaiian Airlines as the continuous operator since acquisition.

The cabin on this airframe is configured in a two-class layout designated C18Y260, providing approximately 18 premium seats and 260 economy seats for a total of 278 passenger places. Operated by Hawaiian Airlines from its Honolulu base, the type is typically employed on medium- to long-range transoceanic services, matching the airframe’s extended 8,150 nm range and cruise speed of 470 knots. Routine operations reflect standard widebody maintenance cycles for twin-engine, long-range transports, with engine support tailored to the Rolls‑Royce Trent 700 powerplants and airline heavy-check scheduling. Cabin amenities and specific onboard fittings follow the operator’s two-class service standard for the A330-200 series.

The Airbus A330-243 sits in the A330-200 family niche as a medium- to long-range widebody optimized for high-capacity trunk and transoceanic routes. With twin Trent 700 engines producing 71,100 lbf thrust each, the model competes against similar long-range twins such as the Boeing 767/787 family in airline networks seeking a balance of range (8,150 nm) and seating (~278). Market considerations for this 2012-built airframe include continued operator demand for reliable, fuel-efficient widebodies on leisure and regional long-haul routes, and standard resale and maintenance profiles aligned with A330-series support and spares availability.