Airbus A321neo

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Spotted just after lading at Manchester

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Aircraft

A321neo A21N

Air Transat standard livery

Airline

Air Transat

TSC / TS

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Nikon D3300 100-300mm

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Score: 68.0

Heat haze and soft focus obscure details, but side-on profile and full livery are well captured.

Location

Manchester runway visitor park

Manchester Airport · MAN/EGCC

53.3534, -2.2833

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Manchester Airport MAN

Airport

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Aviation History

The A321neo is a modern single-aisle, long range, fuel-efficient version of the A321 and is popular on both transatlantic and dense leisure routes. Air Transat is one of the few North American airlines to operate the A321neoLR variant for transatlantic flights.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare—the A321neo has over 1000 delivered, but the LR/XLR subvariant is rarer and Air Transat is among a handful using it on long-haul routes.

Record Flights

The A321LR variant has set records for narrowbody transatlantic routes and is in use on such flights by Air Transat.

Safety & Events

No major incidents with Air Transat A321neo fleet reported. Known for efficient long-haul leisure ops.

Future Outlook

Still flying and expected to remain in service for at least another decade.

Specifications

CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G (not clearly visible for exact ID, likely LEAP-1A for Air Transat)

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

44.5 m

Length

7400 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180-244 passengers (Air Transat typically configures around 200 in two classes)

Capacity

97,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

Up to 35,000 lbf (156 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4/14 compliance, 82-90 dB on takeoff

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