Airbus A320-232

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01 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airbus A320 VH-YXS taxis at Sydney Airport on a clear day, sporting the carrier's orange and silver livery.

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Katl_spotter13 · 01 Apr 2026

Your welcome bro

Judge Dredd · 01 Apr 2026

Thank you! 🙏🏻

Katl_spotter13 · 01 Apr 2026

Stunning!

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Jetstar standard livery

VH-YXS

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

Open map

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A320 is one of the most successful and prolific narrow-body airliners, first entering commercial service in 1988. It pioneered digital fly-by-wire technology for commercial jets.

Fleet Rarity

Jetstar operates one of the largest A320 fleets in the Asia-Pacific region; the A320 is quite common worldwide.

Record Flights

A320s routinely operate short to medium-haul routes up to 6 hours in length.

Safety & Events

The A320 series has had several notable incidents but overall maintains a strong safety record. Specific airframe (VH-VXS) not linked to major incidents.

Future Outlook

Still flying and widely produced, with ongoing orders. This specific airframe is an active member of the Jetstar fleet as of 2024.

Specifications

IAE V2527-A5

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

37.57 meters

Length

6,100 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

180 passengers (typical all-economy)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

120 kN (each)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~84 dB takeoff at sideline

Noise