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05 Jun 2026 · © Jak

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Aircraft

ITA Airways standard livery (blue fuselage, tricolor tail)

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Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

C

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Score: 65.0

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Location

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

MAD/LEMD

40.4934, -3.5723

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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport MAD

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A321neo is a new-generation, fuel-efficient upgrade of the A321, with significantly improved range and economy, and it is the largest member of the A320neo family.

Fleet Rarity

ITA Airways only recently introduced the A321neo; as of 2024 they have a small but growing subfleet.

Record Flights

A321neo LR/XLR variants have flown transatlantic routes; ITA Airways mainly uses it for European and some North Africa/Middle East flights.

Safety & Events

No major notable events specific to ITA Airways A321neo as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Active and in the early stages of service; expected operational life of at least 15-20 years.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G (cannot distinguish from this distance)

Engine

35.8 m (with sharklets)

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

7,400 km (A321neo LR/XLR variants), approx. 6,500 km for standard neo

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180-240 passengers (typical two-class); high-density up to 244

Capacity

89,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

27,000–35,000 lbf (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 85-90 dB on takeoff)

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