Airbus A320neo

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19 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Air New Zealand Airbus A320neo (ZK-NHE) in all-black livery, taxiing with an IKEA store in the background.

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Siliconserver · 19 Apr 2026

Brilliant!

Kiwi Aviation · 19 Apr 2026

Brilliant!

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ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale/Aerospatiale and Alenia) ATR 72-600

Aircraft

A320neo A320

Air New Zealand all-black fern livery

ZK-NHE

Registration

Airline

Air New Zealand

ANZ / NZ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

5 badges earned

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

Air New Zealand was the launch customer for the A321neo in Oceania; famous for its all-black special livery symbolizing New Zealand\'s national identity.

Fleet Rarity

One of a relatively small subfleet of A320neo in Air New Zealand\'s fleet; unique livery makes it visually rarer.

Record Flights

Typical short- to medium-haul trans-Tasman and domestic NZ routes; A320neo is not noted for record flights but is renowned for fuel efficiency.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents recorded for ZK-NHE; Air New Zealand’s black livery aircraft are often used for promotional campaigns.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1A

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

37.57 meters

Length

6,300 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

approx. 165-186 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

150–160 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 complaint (~85 EPNdB on takeoff)

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