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American Airlines US Airways retro A321-231 departing from runway 36 Center

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Aircraft

US Airways heritage livery with American Airlines branding

Airline

American Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D500

Achievements

Retro Wings, Runway Royalty, Livery Legend, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Nice climb angle and retro livery; image is quite soft, especially around the nose and titles.

Location

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

CLT/KCLT

35.2140, -80.9431

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT

Insights

Aviation History

This aircraft is notable for wearing a transitional livery: the American Airlines title with the classic US Airways livery after the merger of the two airlines.

Fleet Rarity

Common type in US carrier fleets, but the transitional livery is relatively rare.

Record Flights

A321-200s are widely used for transcontinental US domestic services.

Safety & Events

No major incidents tied specifically to this frame. The model in general is a safe and popular type.

Future Outlook

Expected continued service with the American Airlines fleet, though repaints are likely.

Specifications

CFM56-5B

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

185-236 passengers

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

133 kN per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4

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