Airbus A321neo

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07 Aug 2026 · © Unknown

Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A321neo (N204HA) rotates off the runway on a West Coast to Hawaii departure.

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Jens · 07 Aug 2026

Amazing shot!

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Aircraft

A321neo A21N

Standard Hawaiian Airlines livery with Pualani

N204HA

Registration

Airline

Hawaiian Airlines

HAL / HA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Great catch on rotation with vibrant tail, but some softness reduces detail—especially forward fuselage and registration.

Location

Long Beach International Airport

LGB/KLGB

33.8165, -118.1500

Open map

Long Beach International Airport LGB

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Hawaiian Airlines is one of the first US-based carriers to extensively use the A321neo for inter-island and West Coast services, a significant shift from widebody reliance.

Fleet Rarity

Hawaiian operates a moderately sized A321neo fleet (~18 in 2024), not rare globally but unique for mainline US operators.

Record Flights

This model operates some of the longest overwater A321neo flights, including West Coast USA to Hawaii routes.

Safety & Events

The Hawaiian A321neo fleet experienced groundings in 2018 after engine manufacturer advisories, but the type is otherwise known for reliability.

Future Outlook

The aircraft is still in active service, expected to remain in operation for at least another decade.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1A

Engine

35.80 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

6,850 kilometers

Range

830 km/h

Speed

206 passengers

Capacity

89,000 kilograms

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

140-160 kN (31,000–35,000 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85 dB on approach

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