Airbus A320-200

22 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

The aircraft appears to be sporting the latest United Airlines livery introduced in 2019, featuring the blue globe tail and large UNITED titles.

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Aircraft

A320-200 A320

United Airlines (new livery, white/blue globe tail)

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

The A320-200 is the foundation of the Airbus A320 family and is one of the most popular and widely flown narrow-body airliners globally.

Fleet Rarity

Very common in United's fleet and worldwide (thousands in service globally)

Record Flights

A320s operate short-haul to medium-haul routes (max typical sector is ~6 hours, though ferry/delivery flights are longer)

Safety & Events

The A320-200 has a long service history and has featured in several high-profile events (not necessarily specific to United or this aircraft); key example is US Airways Flight 1549 (Miracle on the Hudson), demonstrating the type's resilience and safety features.

Future Outlook

Continues in widespread service with major airlines, including United; some older frames retiring or converting to freighters.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (cannot confirm exact model from image)

Engine

34.1 m (with sharklets) / 34.1 m (with wingtip fences)

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

140–180 passengers

Capacity

78,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

CFM56: 98 kN (22,000 lbf) – 120 kN (27,000 lbf), IAE V2500: 98 kN (22,000 lbf) – 147 kN (33,000 lbf)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards (>85–90 dB depending on configuration)

Noise

Exact variant identification (engine type, whether sharklet or fence variant) not confirmed due to angle/distance; registration not visible.