Airbus A321neo

24 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Air New Zealand Airbus A321neo (ZK-NNI) in the iconic All Black Fern livery landing at a major airport, with Qantas aircraft in the background and mist from the wet runway visible.

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Aircraft

A321neo A21N

Air New Zealand (All Black Fern livery)

ZK-NNI

Registration

Airline

Air New Zealand

ANZ / NZ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

6 badges earned

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

The Airbus A321neo is the largest and most advanced member of the best-selling A320 Family, modernizing short- and medium-haul operations with superior fuel efficiency and advanced aerodynamics. Air New Zealand operates one of the most distinctive liveries with the \'All Black Fern.\'

Fleet Rarity

Moderately common. Air New Zealand operates a small fleet; globally, A321neo is widely used but the \'All Black Fern\' scheme is rare.

Record Flights

A321neo has operated several transcontinental and thinner long domestic routes, but is not typically used on ultra-long-hauls. Air New Zealand uses these on trunk routes in New Zealand and Australia.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents specific to this airframe are widely reported as of mid-2024.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Air New Zealand as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM LEAP-1A32

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

7,400 km

Range

830 km/h

Speed

244 passengers (single class typical)

Capacity

97,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

up to 35,000 lbf (156 kN)

Thrust

<85 dB Lden, ICAO Chapter 4/14 compliant

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