Airbus A320-232

22 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

N601JB is noteworthy as jetBlue's first delivered A320 and has the 'Let the Blue Begin' nose art, referencing jetBlue's inaugural revenue flight in 2000.

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Mitchell · 22 Feb 2026

Pretty sure it’s “Let the Blue times roll”?

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

jetBlue standard (Blueberries tailfin)

N601JB

Registration

Airline

jetBlue Airways

JBU / B6

Manufacturer

Airbus

Achievements

First Catch

Badge earned

Insights

Aviation History

The A320 was the world's first airliner with a fully digital fly-by-wire control system and side-stick controller. The A320 family is among the best-selling aircraft of all time.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; A320 is the backbone of jetBlue's fleet and very common globally.

Record Flights

Operated regular transcontinental flights across the U.S.; not typically used for record-breaking routes.

Safety & Events

A320s have featured in notable aviation incidents but none specific to this airframe. N601JB has served with jetBlue since 2000 as one of their earliest A320s.

Future Outlook

Still in active commercial service; jetBlue is in process of modernizing with A321neo and A220.

Specifications

IAE V2527-A5

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

37.57 meters

Length

6,100 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

150 passengers (typical 2 class, up to 180 single class)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 85–87 dB takeoff/landing

Noise