Airbus A320-232

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14 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airways Airbus A320 (VH-VGQ) climbing out with classic silver and orange livery.

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Jetstar standard livery (silver body, black \'Jetstar\' titles, orange star)

VH-VGQ

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Crisp side-on climb shot with clear livery; slight softness on the tail prevents an even higher grade.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

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Aviation History

The Airbus A320 family revolutionized single-aisle commercial aviation with its fly-by-wire controls. Jetstar is a major low-cost carrier in the Asia-Pacific region, using the A320 as the backbone of its fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Common type; Jetstar operates one of the largest A320 fleets in Asia-Pacific.

Record Flights

A320 family aircraft perform high-frequency domestic and short-haul international services, including some of the world’s busiest routes in Australia and Asia.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specific to VH-VGQ publicly recorded. The A320 family is recognized for its overall safety.

Future Outlook

Still in active commercial service as of 2024, though some older A320s are being phased out for A320neo variants.

Specifications

IAE V2527-A5

Engine

34.10 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers (typical 1-class)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

2 × 26,500 lbf (120 kN)

Thrust

Certified to ICAO Chapter 4, typical approach noise ~85-90 dB

Noise