Airbus A320-200

09 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A Jetstar Airways Airbus A320-200 taxiing at a major airport, showcasing the airline's iconic silver, orange, and black livery.

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Aircraft

A320-200 A320

Jetstar Airways standard livery

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

10th Generation IPad

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH · Runway 02

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A320 family revolutionized narrowbody aviation with digital fly-by-wire controls and is one of the world\'s most successful jetliners.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; Jetstar operates a substantial A320 fleet, and over 10,000 A320-family jets are in service globally.

Record Flights

Jetstar Airways operates this type on domestic and regional routes; the A320 is widely used on short- to medium-haul sectors worldwide.

Safety & Events

Generally a very safe and reliable model for Jetstar; some A320s worldwide have had technical or weather incidents, but no notorious events for Jetstar\'s A320s.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service with Jetstar for several more years, but may be replaced over the coming decade by A320neo family.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (cannot specify which from this angle)

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,100 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

150–186 passengers (typical config)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

CFM56-5B: 111–120 kN, IAE V2500: 98–120 kN (varies by subtype)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, around 85 dB on approach (varies)

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