Airbus A321neo

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26 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A321neo (VH-OGD) taxiing at Sydney Airport featuring the airline's latest livery under a dramatic sky.

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Aircraft

A321neo A321N

Qantas standard livery

VH-OGD

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

Among the newest additions to the Qantas fleet, the A321neo offers improved efficiency and range over earlier narrowbodies and is key to domestic and medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

One of a growing subfleet within Qantas, but the A321neo is not rare globally.

Record Flights

No record flights for this airframe; the model is popular on transcontinental and long domestic routes (e.g., Perth-Sydney).

Safety & Events

No notable incidents for this frame; the A321neo series itself has had minor technical events industry-wide but is generally very reliable.

Future Outlook

Brand new and expected to remain in service for 15–20 years.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1A

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

44.5 meters

Length

7,400 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

206 passengers (typical 2-class config)

Capacity

97,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 meters

Height

31,000 lbf (137.9 kN)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 14 (latest, quietest standard)

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