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21 Jul 2026 · © spotter_JP

Spotted on taxi to the runway at Manchester

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Aircraft

Finnair standard livery

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Gear

Nikon D3300 100-300mm

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja, Tail Fin Collector

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Photo grade

A

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Score: 80.0

Well-framed Finnair A321 with readable reg; overcast light mutes contrast, but clean side-on profile stands out.

Location

Manchester runway visitor park

Manchester Airport · MAN/EGCC

53.3534, -2.2833

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Manchester Airport MAN

Insights

Aviation History

The A321 is the largest variant of the original Airbus A320 family and is a popular single-aisle aircraft for medium-haul routes; Finnair has operated the A321 as its largest narrowbody for European and some Middle Eastern routes.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately common - Finnair operates a fleet of A321s, with over 1,800 A321s active globally.

Record Flights

The A321 has not set specific record flights, but is commonly used on some of Finnair’s longest intra-European sectors, including Helsinki–Canary Islands.

Safety & Events

No major incidents involving this airframe (OH-LZD) as of June 2024.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Finnair as of June 2024.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-5B3

Engine

34.10 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

220 passengers (single class) / 185 (typical two-class)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

2 × 33,000 lbf (147 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~91-95 dB on approach)

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