Airbus A321neo

22 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A321neo taxiing at Sydney Airport – one of the airline's newest additions for domestic and regional services.

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Siliconserver · 22 Apr 2026

Great photo 📸

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Aircraft

A321neo A321N

Qantas - Standard Livery

VH-QQJ

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the latest generation narrowbody jets, Qantas\'s first A321neo aircraft as part of their domestic and regional fleet modernization.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas only has a small but growing fleet of A321neo (as of 2024, fewer than 10 in service). Model itself is more common globally.

Record Flights

A321neo family holds records for efficient single-aisle long haul, but this specific frame not known for notable record flights.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for this airframe as of 2024. Represents Qantas\' push for modern, fuel-efficient operations.

Future Outlook

Active service (2024), expected to remain in fleet for over a decade.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1A

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

44.5 m

Length

7,400 km

Range

830 km/h

Speed

206 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

97,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

140 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 86 dB flyover, varies by config)

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