Airbus A320-232

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10 Aug 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Gate area at PHX

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SoonerAlum93 · 10 Aug 2026

Thanks

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Jens · 10 Aug 2026

Great angle!

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

American Airlines standard livery (post-merger USAirways/American)

N680AW

Registration

Airline

American Airlines

AAL / AA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Great sharpness and clean profile; ground equipment at the nose and partial wing in frame are slight distractions.

Location

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

PHX/KPHX

33.4353, -112.0060

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A320 is one of the world\'s most successful narrow-body jets, pioneering fly-by-wire technology in commercial aviation.

Fleet Rarity

A320s are very common with over 5,000 active worldwide; American Airlines operates the world\'s largest A320 family fleet.

Record Flights

A320s are commonly used on short and medium-haul domestic and transcontinental routes. No notable record flights for this specific frame.

Safety & Events

This airframe was originally delivered to US Airways. No widely documented incidents associated with this specific registration as of 2024.

Future Outlook

As a mid-life A320, likely to remain in service with American Airlines until replaced by newer A320neo or Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Specifications

IAE V2527-A5

Engine

34.10 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

Typically 150-180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

27,000 lbf (120 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (typically 84–90 EPNdB on approach)

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