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12 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

British Airways Airbus A320-200 on approach, its iconic blue and white livery visible under dramatic skies.

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Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Love the livery!

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Aircraft

British Airways Blue/White/Red (standard)

Airline

British Airways

Manufacturer

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A320 was the first commercial airliner to feature a fully digital fly-by-wire flight control system. Flagship short-haul aircraft for many global airlines, including British Airways.

Fleet Rarity

Commonplace type; British Airways operates a large A320 family fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used on busy European and domestic UK routes; not typically used on record-length flights.

Safety & Events

A320 family has had several notable incidents, most famously the Hudson River ditching (US Airways 1549), but not specific to this airframe or airline context here.

Future Outlook

Still in wide service with British Airways and worldwide.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (not visually distinct in this image)

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

Typical 180 passengers (single class); 140–170 (two class)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

CFM56-5B: 111–140 kN; IAE V2500: 111–140 kN (range)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (modern A320s)

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