Airbus A320 family (likely A320-200)

15 May 2026 · © Unknown

An Airbus A320 family airliner lines up for takeoff or lands on a busy urban airport runway, framed by distant city buildings and characteristic wingtip devices.

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Airbus A320 family (likely A320, A321 based on cockpit shape)

Aircraft

A320 family (likely A320-200) A320

Red tail, possibly Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia or similar

Airline

Not definitively visible, possibly Qantas, Jetstar, or Virgin Australia (based on livery hints)

Manufacturer

Airbus

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Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A320 revolutionized air travel with its introduction of fly-by-wire technology and is a best-selling narrowbody airliner globally.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common – one of the world\'s most prolific airliners; thousands in service globally.

Record Flights

Used on high-frequency short- to medium-haul routes; A320 has set efficiency benchmarks but not known for ultra-long-haul records.

Safety & Events

Overall strong safety record, featured in the famous \'Miracle on the Hudson\' (US Airways 1549, though a different operator/model).

Future Outlook

Still in active production and service; many to be replaced by newer A320neo family.

Specifications

34.1 m (with sharklets)

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,300 km (with sharklets)

Range

840 km/h

Speed

150-180 passengers (2-class config)

Capacity

78,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

CFM56: ~120 kN, V2500: ~120 kN (typical for A320)

Thrust

~85-90 dB, ICAO Chapter 4/Chapter 14 compliant

Noise