Airbus A320

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13 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Passengers boarding a Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A320-232 (B-LPJ) for a regional flight under clear skies.

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Aircraft

A320 A320

Hong Kong Airlines standard livery

B-LPJ

Registration

Airline

Hong Kong Airlines

CRK / HX

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Dynamic boarding shot with appealing side light; jetway and cones add context but make it less pristine for collectors.

Location

Hong Kong International Airport

HKG/VHHH

22.3118, 113.9150

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Hong Kong International Airport HKG

Airport

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Aviation History

The A320 family is one of the world\'s most widely used single-aisle jets and the first airliner with a full digital fly-by-wire control system.

Fleet Rarity

Common in Asia and worldwide; Hong Kong Airlines operates several A320s.

Record Flights

A320s have operated very short and several transcontinental routes, though not typically ultra-long haul.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe model with only a handful of major incidents globally; Hong Kong Airlines has a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for several more years; many A320s ultimately converted to freighter roles or scrapped.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3 (most common on Hong Kong Airlines A320s, but not visually confirmed)

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers (single class typical for A320)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

120 kN (CFM56-5B4/3 typical)

Thrust

94.7 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, varies by engine)

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