Airbus A320-214

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Runway bound at PHX.

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Aircraft

A320-214 A320

American Airlines (2013 \'flag\' livery)

N711UW

Registration

Airline

American Airlines

AAL / AA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Tilt and slight blur detract from a nice profile of the American A319; otherwise, interesting scenery with the mountain backdrop.

Location

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

PHX/KPHX

33.4353, -112.0060

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A320 is one of the most significant workhorses in short- and medium-haul commercial aviation, notable for pioneering fly-by-wire technology.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; American Airlines is one of the largest A320 family operators.

Record Flights

Not notable for record flights; typically used on domestic and short-haul international routes.

Safety & Events

This aircraft model has been involved in several notable but rare incidents (e.g., US Airways Flight 1549 \'Miracle on the Hudson\' was an A320). No known major incidents for N711UW specifically.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in service for several more years given the ongoing modernization and high utilization rates.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.6 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

150-180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

93.3 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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