Airbus A320-200

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Lauda A320

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Aircraft

A320-200 A320

Lauda (standard)

Airline

Lauda

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 55.0-300.0 mm f/4.5-5.6

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Nice profile climb shot; palm leaves add context but slight softness and haze detract from sharpness.

Location

Palma de Mallorca Airport

PMI/LEPA

39.5517, 2.7388

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Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A320 family revolutionized commercial aviation as the first narrowbody with a digital fly-by-wire control system.

Fleet Rarity

A320 is one of the most common commercial aircraft worldwide; Lauda operated relatively few.

Record Flights

Used on numerous high-frequency short- and medium-haul routes throughout Europe.

Safety & Events

No specific notable events for this airframe visible; the A320 family has a strong operational safety record.

Future Outlook

Many A320s are still flying; Lauda ceased operations and its fleet was transferred within Ryanair Group.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (exact model not discernible from image)

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

Typically 180 passengers (in all economy layout)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

111–120 kN per engine (varies by engine type)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; approach noise ~85 dB at 2 km

Noise