Airbus A320-200

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14 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A Jetstar Airways Airbus A320-200 on short final, showing the airline's distinctive silver and orange livery.

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Aircraft

A320-200 A320

Jetstar standard livery

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

10th Generation IPad

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A320 is one of the best-selling and most important narrow-body airliners in history, revolutionizing the use of digital fly-by-wire controls.

Fleet Rarity

The A320 family is extremely common; Jetstar operates more than 50 A320s.

Record Flights

The A320 is not known for record-breaking flights but has operated high-frequency short-haul and trans-Tasman services in the Jetstar fleet.

Safety & Events

The A320 has a strong safety record with some non-fatal incidents, mostly due to operational factors across various airlines worldwide.

Future Outlook

Still in active widespread service with plans to be replaced by A320neo and A321neo in the long term.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (cannot distinguish in this image)

Engine

34.10 meters

Wingspan

37.57 meters

Length

6,100 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers (typical all-economy layout)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

CFM56: 98–120 kN, IAE V2500: 104–140 kN

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB on approach)

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