Narrative:

Reporting a 'near miss' A330 to A321 ground collision. It was an early departure. Our clearance was not available at the gate so we agreed that we'd get it on taxi out; especially since there were some takeoff delays due to runway construction. We were cleared to push from the gate to be released behind an airbus. After that airbus taxied out; we were then cleared to taxi and did so under our own power. When the first officer advised ground control we were at our spot; ground control advised that we did not 'have a clearance in the system.' this lead to an extended delay (several minutes) and I later asked ground control if they wanted us to move somewhere else to avoid blocking the alleyway. Since there was no need to do so; we remained. After another minute or three; A330 turn north; in our direction. While it was taxiing at a brisk clip and was 'head to head' with us; I assumed it would turn again onto a taxiway. It did not. Instead; it continued what seemed like a high-speed taxi; with a slight turn to their right; continuing to come nearly directly toward us. I did not recall if the A330's taxi light was illuminated. While the first officer immediately jumped onto ramp (or ground) control frequency to report the problem; I began furiously flashing the taxi/landing lights as quickly as possible in an attempt to get the A330 to stop. It finally did so; with the A330's left wingtip/winglet approximately 5 to 10 feet in front of; and slightly above; our windshields. As the first officer and I breathed a sigh of relief; we were both stunned to see the wingtip/winglet quickly move toward us again after about 4 or 5 seconds. We were about to duck as the winglet passed over our cockpit with perhaps a few feet of clearance.I noted no wing walkers as the A330 continued its taxi to park. We requested more details on the A330 and were originally told it was 'coming from the hanger.' when we queried ramp control they confirmed we were correctly stopped at our spot. We advised both ramp and ground control that we would need to file a report; in addition to advising our dispatcher; operations; chief pilot; etc. Via ACARS of the event in flight so that the audio and video tapes would be secured. This felt like a very close call; and had the A330 wingtip impacted our cockpit it would have likely resulted in serious injuries or possibly even fatalities.I believe the cause was improperly trained technicians or pilots taxiing the A330. Also improper radio clearance that allowed the A330 to taxi near our aircraft. Research is required to find the root causes of the near collision.

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Title: A First Officer reported a near miss with a taxiing A330 while parked on the ramp.

Narrative: Reporting a 'Near Miss' A330 to A321 Ground Collision. It was an early departure. Our clearance was not available at the gate so we agreed that we'd get it on taxi out; especially since there were some takeoff delays due to runway construction. We were cleared to push from the gate to be released behind an Airbus. After that Airbus taxied out; we were then cleared to taxi and did so under our own power. When the First Officer advised Ground Control we were at our Spot; Ground Control advised that we did not 'have a clearance in the system.' This lead to an extended delay (several minutes) and I later asked Ground Control if they wanted us to move somewhere else to avoid blocking the alleyway. Since there was no need to do so; we remained. After another minute or three; A330 turn North; in our direction. While it was taxiing at a brisk clip and was 'head to head' with us; I assumed it would turn again onto a Taxiway. It did not. Instead; it continued what seemed like a high-speed taxi; with a slight turn to their right; continuing to come nearly directly toward us. I did not recall if the A330's taxi light was illuminated. While the First Officer immediately jumped onto Ramp (or Ground) Control frequency to report the problem; I began furiously flashing the taxi/landing lights as quickly as possible in an attempt to get the A330 to stop. It finally did so; with the A330's left wingtip/winglet approximately 5 to 10 feet in front of; and slightly above; our windshields. As the First Officer and I breathed a sigh of relief; we were both stunned to see the wingtip/winglet quickly move toward us again after about 4 or 5 seconds. We were about to duck as the winglet passed over our cockpit with perhaps a few feet of clearance.I noted no wing walkers as the A330 continued its taxi to park. We requested more details on the A330 and were originally told it was 'coming from the hanger.' When we queried Ramp Control they confirmed we were correctly stopped at our Spot. We advised both Ramp and Ground Control that we would need to file a report; in addition to advising our Dispatcher; Operations; Chief Pilot; etc. via ACARS of the event in flight so that the audio and video tapes would be secured. This felt like a very close call; and had the A330 wingtip impacted our cockpit it would have likely resulted in serious injuries or possibly even fatalities.I believe the cause was improperly trained technicians or pilots taxiing the A330. Also improper radio clearance that allowed the A330 to taxi near our aircraft. Research is required to find the root causes of the near collision.

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