Airbus A321-251NX

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08 Sep 2026 · © J.PURCELL

Jet2 A321-251NX G-SUNB

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Aircraft

Airline

Jet2

EXS / LS

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 55.0-300.0 mm f/4.5-5.6

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 90.0

Dramatic head-on shot with golden light and moody clouds—impactful and well-timed! Nose highlight adds character.

Location

Spitfire Corner

Cornwall Airport Newquay · NQY/EGHQ

50.4343, -4.9755

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Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY

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Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737 is the world\'s most-produced commercial jet airliner family, widely used globally for short and medium haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Among the most common airliners worldwide; MAX is newer but NG and Classic series are extremely widespread.

Record Flights

737NG and MAX series are regularly flown on high-frequency and some of the world\'s busiest short-haul routes.

Safety & Events

Boeing 737 series has a long and varied safety history, including high-profile incidents across several decades; MAX series involved in MCAS-related grounding (2019-2020).

Future Outlook

Continues in service; older Classics are being retired, NGs and MAX will serve many more years.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1A

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

7,400 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

239 passengers (typical single class)

Capacity

97,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

31,000 lbf (138 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (~85 dB on approach)

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