Airbus A320-232

12 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Air New Zealand Airbus A320-232 in the black fern livery taxis under cloudy skies, a favorite among aviation photographers.

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Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Amazing!

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Air New Zealand black/fern livery

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Registration

Airline

Air New Zealand

ANZ / NZ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Weather Warrior, Airbus Aficionado, 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

The Airbus A320 is one of the world\'s most popular single-aisle jets and has transformed short-haul flights since the late 1980s. Air New Zealand operates a fleet for trans-Tasman and domestic routes.

Fleet Rarity

Common A320 variant, but the Air New Zealand black livery is relatively rare and highly sought after by spotters.

Record Flights

No record-setting flights known for this airframe type, but A320s are used globally on busy short-to-medium-haul routes.

Safety & Events

Air New Zealand\'s all-black fern livery is iconic and used for branding and sports-related promotions. No major incidents for this registration.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in active service for the next several years.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

37.57 meters

Length

6,100 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

120 kN (26,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (around 84-90 dB on approach)

Noise