Airbus A321-252XLR

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Jet2 A321-252XLR Brand new this year

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Aircraft

A321-252XLR A21N

Jet2 (not fully painted or in hybrid/config livery based on blue tail/engine sections)

Airline

Jet2

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Aircraft is cleanly framed and isolated, but soft focus/mild haze reduces clarity—registration isn't sharp.

Insights

Aviation History

The A330-200 is a popular widebody twin-engine jet, first flown in 1997; a mainstay for medium- and long-haul international flights.

Fleet Rarity

Common, still in active service worldwide.

Record Flights

Flown on long routes such as Paris–Rio, Sydney–Kuala Lumpur, and some shorter high-density routes.

Safety & Events

Generally good safety record, some high-profile incidents include loss of Air France 447 (A330-200) in 2009.

Future Outlook

Still widely flying, slowly being replaced by newer models like A330neo and A350.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1A

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

8,700 km

Range

833 km/h

Speed

180-220 passengers (typical 2-class 206 seats)

Capacity

101,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

32,160 lbf (143 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4/14 compliant (~85 dB on approach)

Noise