Airbus A321-231

05 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

The Royal Jordanian livery stands out with its crown emblem and unique color scheme, popular among spotters. The aircraft is fitted with sharklets for improved efficiency.

2 likes 0 comments

Comments (0)

No comments yet.

More like this

Aircraft

A321-231 A321

Royal Jordanian standard (black/red tail with crown logo)

JY-EMV

Registration

Airline

Royal Jordanian

RJA / RJ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

A321-200 is a mainstay of short/medium-haul global fleets. Royal Jordanian is among the few Middle Eastern carriers operating the A321.

Fleet Rarity

A321 is common globally; Royal Jordanian operates a small subfleet of these (few units).

Record Flights

Used commonly on Amman-Europe flights, not typically used for ultra-long or record routes.

Safety & Events

Royal Jordanian has maintained a good safety record with its A321s. JY-EMV has not been notably involved in major incidents publicly reported.

Future Outlook

Active service as of 2024.

Specifications

IAE V2533-A5

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

44.5 meters

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

around 190 passengers (2-class typical)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.8 meters

Height

33,000 lbf (147 kN) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (under 90 dB on approach)

Noise

Part of the aircraft is partially obscured by structural beams, but identification remains confident based on livery and visible features.