Airbus A320-200

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Aircraft

A320-200 A320

Blue and white livery with orange tail

4X-ABW

Registration

Airline

Likely Arkia or Israir (Israeli registration, livery not standard for larger Israeli carrier El Al)

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 4.5-5.6G ED

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

2 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Nice belly shot with readable reg; slight softness and noise, but clean sky keeps the focus on the aircraft.

Location

Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport

CFU/LGKR

39.6015, 19.9122

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Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport CFU

Airport

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Aviation History

The A320 family is among the world\'s most widely used narrowbody aircraft, notable for pioneering digital fly-by-wire controls in commercial aviation.

Fleet Rarity

The Airbus A320 is common worldwide; the registration suggests an Israeli airline, likely Arkia or Israir, which each operate a small A320 fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly operates short to medium-haul routes globally; A320s have flown transcontinental and busy intra-European routes.

Safety & Events

The type has generally good safety record. A320 family aircraft have been involved in a number of high-profile incidents, but the model in this image (4X-ABW) does not appear linked to major events.

Future Outlook

Still flying (as of latest data through early 2024).

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (cannot determine specific variant from image angle)

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,100 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

150-180 passengers

Capacity

78,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

98–120 kN (varies by engine type)

Thrust

ICAN Chapter 3/4, around 84–87 dB

Noise