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02 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

British Airways A321-251NX

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Aircraft

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

Manufacturer

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

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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 A321neo is the largest and most advanced member of the Airbus A320neo family and marked a major step in fuel efficiency for narrowbody jets.

Fleet Rarity

Common in European fleets; British Airways operates more than 10 A321neo aircraft.

Record Flights

Used for transatlantic flights and long-range narrowbody routes, though the A321LR and XLR variants focus on the longest sector capabilities.

Safety & Events

No major incidents are directly linked to this British Airways frame as of mid-2024.

Future Outlook

In active service, being delivered new as of the late 2010s and early 2020s.

Specifications

CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G (not distinguishable from this angle, but both are possible A321neo engines)

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

7,400 kilometers

Range

830 kilometers per hour

Speed

Typically 180–240 passengers

Capacity

97,000 kilograms

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

27,000–35,000 lbf (120–156 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, typically around 85 dB on departure (actual varies by configuration)

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