Airbus A321-231

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13 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airways Airbus A321-231 (VH-VWQ) taxiing at a major Australian airport in standard silver and orange livery.

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Aircraft

A321-231 A321

Jetstar Airways standard silver/orange livery

VH-VWQ

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Skyline Symphony, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Crisp, well-lit side-on of Jetstar A321; foreground fencing slightly distracts but details are clear.

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

A321 is the longest member of the Airbus A320 family and popular for short/medium-haul high-density routes. Jetstar uses these for domestic and regional operations.

Fleet Rarity

Common – Jetstar operates several A321s; hundreds fly worldwide.

Record Flights

Used on high traffic domestic and trans-Tasman routes for Jetstar; not typically used for record-setting flights.

Safety & Events

The A321ceo family has an excellent safety record. No major incidents recorded for this particular frame with Jetstar.

Future Outlook

Still in active service, Jetstar is also introducing A321neo variants to its fleet.

Specifications

IAE V2533-A5

Engine

34.10 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

220 passengers (typical all-economy config)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

140 kN (31,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Typical ICAO Chapter 4 (approx 89-91 EPNdB, varies by engine/thrust rating)

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