Airbus A320neo

28 May 2026 · © Unknown

The Lufthansa A320 in the 100th Anniversary livery, captured from below during what appears to be a gear-down flyover or approach.

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Aircraft

A320neo A320

Lufthansa 100th Anniversary Livery

D-AING

Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Dramatic underside A320neo shot with gear down, but lighting is flat and shadows conceal details.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A350-1000 is Airbus\'s largest and most advanced twinjet widebody, known for advanced aerodynamics and carbon-fiber construction; the \'Carbon Livery\' aircraft is famous for Airbus demo/testing.

Fleet Rarity

A rare sight, as only a handful of Airbus A350-1000s wear the manufacturer\'s demonstrator livery; most are delivered directly to airlines.

Record Flights

Used for Airbus route-proving, performance tests, and long-haul demonstration flights prior to certification and commercial service.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents; this demonstrator aircraft is primarily used by Airbus for public displays, test flights, and airshows.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain an Airbus demonstrator or be converted for test/experiential use; unlikely to enter passenger airline service.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1A

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

37.57 meters

Length

6,300 km

Range

830 km/h

Speed

180 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

110 kN (24,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85–88 dB SEL)

Noise