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Qantas Airbus A321neo VH-OGG in stunning 'Great Barrier Reef' special livery, photographed on approach.

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Aircraft

Qantas \'Great Barrier Reef\' special livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

6 badges earned

Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 83.0

Great side profile of the Qantas special livery; colors pop despite flat sky, but overcast lighting limits contrast.

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

First Airbus A321neo for Qantas mainline; notable as part of Qantas\'s modernization and sustainability strategy.

Fleet Rarity

First of type for Qantas mainline; rare as Qantas predominantly operated Boeing single-aisle aircraft until this delivery.

Record Flights

Model capable of transcontinental Australia and short Asia-Pacific routes.

Safety & Events

Special livery raised awareness for the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef.

Future Outlook

Active in fleet, entering regular service as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM LEAP-1A

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

6,850 km

Range

833 km/h

Speed

Up to 244 passengers

Capacity

97,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

140 kN (approx.)

Thrust

Stage 4/ICAO Chapter 4 (compliant), typical takeoff 85-88 dB

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