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Aircraft

American Airlines 2013 livery

Airline

American Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

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Photo grade

B

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Score: 73.0

Cargo carts and catering truck clutter the scene, but the American livery and registration N440AN are clear.

Location

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX/KLAX

33.9425, -118.4080

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Los Angeles International Airport LAX

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A321 is the largest member of the best-selling A320 family; American Airlines is the world’s largest A321 operator.

Fleet Rarity

Very common – American Airlines operates over 200 A321s.

Record Flights

Used on transcontinental U.S. flights such as New York-LAX and other high-density routes.

Safety & Events

The A321 has had a strong operational safety record with few notable incidents in American’s fleet.

Future Outlook

Still widely in service, with ongoing deliveries and no sign of imminent retirement.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-5B3/3

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

185-236 passengers

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

33,000 lbf (146 kN)

Thrust

90-95 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4)

Noise