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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Air New Zealand Airbus A321neo (ZK-NNH) in striking black fern livery, spotted taxiing at Sydney Airport.

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Katl_spotter13 · 04 Apr 2026

Great angle!

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Aircraft

Air New Zealand Fern Livery

Airline

Air New Zealand

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, 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

Insights

Aviation History

A321neo is the largest and most capable of the A320neo Family; Air New Zealand operates these on domestic and trans-Tasman services.

Fleet Rarity

Common in the A321neo fleet, several units in Air New Zealand.

Record Flights

Has been used for long domestic and medium-haul routes across the Tasman Sea.

Safety & Events

No major incidents noted for ZK-NNH. A321neo has an excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Active in mainline service as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1A

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

44.5 meters

Length

7,400 kilometers

Range

840 kilometers per hour

Speed

up to 244 passengers (typical 206-240 for Air New Zealand A321neo)

Capacity

89,000 kilograms

MTOW

11.8 meters

Height

140-160 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (approx. 85-87 dB sideline at takeoff)

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