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Heading to San Salvador from ORD.

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Aircraft

Avianca standard livery (current scheme)

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Gear

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Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

C

C

Score: 65.0

Heat distortion and soft focus reduce sharpness; tails and poles intrude on an otherwise classic side profile.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Insights

Aviation History

Widely used narrowbody, backbone of global short-haul fleets, hugely popular in Latin American aviation.

Fleet Rarity

Common type in Avianca\'s fleet; Avianca operates 40 A320 family aircraft.

Record Flights

Operates busy regional routes across South America, Central America, and to the US; not a long-range variant.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents for this specific airframe. Avianca A320s have had occasional mechanical returns but a strong safety record overall.

Future Outlook

Active service as of 2024, expected to be upgraded or replaced by A320neo in the future.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.6 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

150-180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

120 kN (CFM56-5B4/3)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, typical takeoff noise level 85-91 dB

Noise