Airbus A320-232

Cundy88 🇬🇧

24 May 2026 · © Cundy88

A British Airways Airbus A320-232 (G-TTOB) on final approach, showing off the iconic blue belly and union flag tail.

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

British Airways standard livery

G-TTOB

Registration

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon EOS 1200D EF75-300mm f/4-5.6

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

2 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Nice in-flight capture with readable livery, but softness and slight haze hold back sharpness and pop.

Location

Myrtle Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4671, -0.4441

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A320 was the world\'s first commercial aircraft to feature a fully digital fly-by-wire control system. The A320 family revolutionized medium-haul travel and remains one of the most popular short- to medium-haul jets.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 250 A320 family aircraft in the current British Airways/IAG fleet; not rare.

Record Flights

The A320 family operates some of the busiest intra-European routes; no major record, but frame G-TTOB has been in regular service.

Safety & Events

This particular aircraft, to public knowledge, has not been involved in any major incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with British Airways as of 2024.

Specifications

IAE V2527-A5

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.6 m

Length

6,100 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

150-180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

2 × 26,500 lbf (118 kN)

Thrust

Around 82-85 dB, ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant

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