Airbus A320-232

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02 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airways Airbus A320 (VH-VGJ) pictured taxiing at golden hour, showcasing its iconic silver and orange livery.

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Katl_spotter13 · 02 Apr 2026

Incredible capture!

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Jetstar standard silver/orange livery

VH-VGJ

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, 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

The Airbus A320 was the world’s first commercial aircraft to introduce a fully digital fly-by-wire control system, revolutionizing commercial jet design.

Fleet Rarity

A common A320ceo variant, Jetstar operates a significant A320 fleet.

Record Flights

A320s regularly serve short to medium-haul routes; not typically used for record ultra-long sectors.

Safety & Events

The A320 family is one of the most flown narrowbody jets; its design has a very strong safety record, though isolated individual airframes may have experienced minor operational incidents.

Future Outlook

Still actively flying as of 2024; A320ceo models being gradually replaced by A320neo over the coming decade.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.10 meters

Wingspan

37.57 meters

Length

6,150 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

2 x 27,000 lbf (120 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (typically ~85 dB on approach at 2 km)

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