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03 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

British Airways A320 departing Riga back in 2024

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Aircraft

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Riga International Airport

RIX/EVRA

56.9208, 23.9707

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Riga International Airport RIX

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A320 family is one of the best-selling jet airliners, pioneering fly-by-wire commercial technology.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates one of the largest A320 fleets in Europe, so this specific model is not rare in their fleet.

Record Flights

A320s have flown extensive intra-European and some cross-continental flights, with some variants operating longer routes.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe aircraft; the model has experienced some incidents, but this registration is not linked to notable events.

Future Outlook

Still active in service as of the last fleet reports in 2024.

Specifications

IAE V2527-A5

Engine

34.10 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,100 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

150-180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

26,500 lbf (117.9 kN) per engine

Thrust

Approx. 83-85 dB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

Noise