Airbus A321-111

30 May 2026 · © Siliconserver

Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A321-111 (HB-IOM) rolling on the taxiway at Zurich, showing classic Swiss livery and extended flaps.

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Aircraft

A321-111 A321

Swiss International Air Lines (standard livery)

HB-IOM

Registration

Airline

Swiss

SWR / LX

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Registration is readable and drag devices add interest, but background is a bit cluttered.

Location

Viewing point Gottlieb-Manz-Street

Stuttgart Airport · STR/EDDS

48.6856, 9.2163

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Stuttgart Airport STR

Airport

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Aviation History

First A321 entered service in 1994; HB-IOM is part of Swiss’s mainline A321 fleet, used heavily for European and some medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Swiss operates a small but typical fleet of A321s; the -111 variant is less common than newer neo versions.

Record Flights

Swiss A321s typically fly high-frequency European trunk routes; no notable record flights.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for HB-IOM as of 2024; A321 family has a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Older A321ceo models like this are likely to be replaced by A321neo in coming years but are still active.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-5B3

Engine

34.10 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

4,300 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

185-220 passengers

Capacity

83,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

33,000 lbf (147 kN) each

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (78-85 dB on takeoff)

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