Airbus A320-232

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30 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airways Airbus A320-232 taxiing at Sydney with the city skyline in the background.

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Jetstar Airways standard livery

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Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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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

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Aviation History

The Airbus A320 is one of the world\'s most popular narrowbody jetliners, revolutionizing commercial aviation with its fly-by-wire controls and widespread usage by airlines globally.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; over 10,000 Airbus A320s have been produced. Jetstar operates a sizable fleet of the A320-200.

Record Flights

The A320 family is commonly used on short and medium-haul domestic and regional routes. No major record flights specific to this model.

Safety & Events

The A320 has been involved in a variety of well-documented events, including the famous US Airways Flight 1549 Hudson River landing (different airline/variant). Jetstar operates many A320s on Australia-Pacific routes.

Future Outlook

Still in wide commercial operation around the world, but older frames are starting to be replaced by newer A320neo family jets.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

37.57 meters

Length

6,150 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

180 passengers (single class)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

27,000 lbf (120 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (typically ~85 dB on approach)

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