Airbus A320-200

13 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

An Air New Zealand Airbus A320 lifts off during takeoff, showcasing the airline's distinctive white-and-black livery. (Its ai dw)

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CHARLIE ALFA · 13 Apr 2026

Awesome shot!

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ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale/Aerospatiale and Alenia) ATR 72-600

Aircraft

A320-200 A320

Air New Zealand standard livery

Airline

Air New Zealand

ANZ / NZ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro

Achievements

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Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A320 is one of the world\'s best-selling and most widely operated single-aisle jetliners, famous for pioneering the use of digital fly-by-wire controls in commercial aviation.

Fleet Rarity

Over 10,000 A320 family aircraft have been produced; this is a very common model globally and regionally.

Record Flights

Typical short-haul and medium-haul fleet workhorse, regularly seen on trans-Tasman and domestic New Zealand routes.

Safety & Events

Generally has an excellent safety record; no notable accidents specific to Air New Zealand\'s A320 fleet.

Future Outlook

Active; likely to remain in regular service for several years with Air New Zealand and many other carriers.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (cannot be precisely determined from this angle)

Engine

34.10 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

140-180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

CFM56-5B: 111–120 kN; IAE V2500: 111–120 kN (varies by sub-model)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standard (low noise variant)

Noise