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Speedbird1624 🇬🇧

10 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Some more photos from Heathrow that I haven’t been able to post until now. Aer Lingus A320neo

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Kiwi Aviation · 10 Apr 2026

Love this!

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Aircraft

Aer Lingus new livery

EI-CVA (PARTIAL, VISIBLE ON THE TAIL)

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, 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

Aer Lingus is Ireland\'s national flag carrier and its A320s form the backbone of its short-haul European fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; the A320 is a very common type in European fleets and globally.

Record Flights

A320-200s are commonly used on high-frequency short- and medium-haul European routes, not intended for record-breaking long-haul flights.

Safety & Events

The A320-200 has had a reliable operational history with Aer Lingus; no major incidents specific to this airframe noted.

Future Outlook

Still flying actively; A320-200s are likely to continue in service with Aer Lingus for several more years.

Specifications

CFM Leap1A

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,100 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers (typical 1-class layout)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

109 kN (per engine, CFM56-5B)

Thrust

Certified to ICAO Chapter 4 standards (≤89 EPNdB at sideline)

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