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Aircraft

Lufthansa City (Lufthansa Group)

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon R8 RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja, First Catch

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Location

Holiday inn

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4814, -0.4613

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A320neo is a highly successful, modernized variant of the original A320, notable for its fuel-efficient engines and advanced winglets (\'sharklets\'). Lufthansa was the launch operator for the A320neo.

Fleet Rarity

One of many A320neos in the Lufthansa Group fleet; not a rare aircraft.

Record Flights

Commonly used on European and short-haul international routes; not used for record-setting long-hauls.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and modern airliner, with isolated engine teething issues in early service years (primarily for Pratt & Whitney engine variant).

Future Outlook

Still in active and widespread service.

Specifications

CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G (A320neo options, precise model unreadable in image)

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,300 km

Range

830 km/h

Speed

Up to 194 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

Up to 140 kN (varies by engine option)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 and 14 compliant, typically 85–89 dB on takeoff

Noise