Airbus A321-231

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Lufthansa Airbus A321-231 (D-AIRO) on approach, classic Lufthansa colors against a scenic backdrop.

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Aircraft

A321-231 A321

Lufthansa current livery

D-AIRO

Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Great side profile with visible registration, but slight haze reduces sharpness and colors could pop more.

Location

Viewing Platform Zeppelinheim

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0394, 8.5968

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A321 is one of the most successful and widely used narrow-body airliners for short and medium-haul flights. Lufthansa was a launch customer for the A321 in the 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa operates one of the world\'s largest A321 fleets; the type is very common worldwide.

Record Flights

Commonly used on intra-European and some North African/Middle East routes; not known for ultra-long-haul or record flights.

Safety & Events

The A321 has had a strong safety record with Lufthansa; D-AIRO itself has not been publicly involved in any major incidents as of June 2024.

Future Outlook

This airframe is most likely still in active service, as Lufthansa is gradually updating its A321 fleet with neo variants over the coming decade.

Specifications

CFM56-5B3

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

44.5 meters

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

220 passengers (max 244 in high-density)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.8 meters

Height

2 x 33,000 lbf (147 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (approx 89-94 dB at takeoff, model-dependent)

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