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10 Apr 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Iconic A320 from Lufthansa approaching Frankfurt

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Kiwi Aviation · 10 Apr 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

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Aircraft

Lufthansa standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most widely used short- to medium-haul airliners in aviation history, with over 5,000 active worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Common in Lufthansa fleet; Lufthansa operates over 60 A320-200s.

Record Flights

Used on standard intra-European and some medium-haul flights, not typically associated with record flights.

Safety & Events

The A320 family has been involved in several notable incidents, including successful ditchings (e.g., US Airways Flight 1549), but this frame is not associated with any specific notable event.

Future Outlook

Still flying actively as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

Up to 180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

120 kN (each)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, 85-90 dB on approach

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