Airbus A321-231

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28 May 2026 · © Unknown

A JetBlue Airbus A321 on approach, photographed from below with landing gear down.

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Aircraft

A321-231 A321

jetBlue standard livery (Blueberries tail)

N4077J

Registration

Airline

jetBlue Airways

JBU / B6

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Score: 61.0

Dramatic angle but soft focus and dark exposure obscure aircraft detail—try boosting sharpness and brightness.

Location

Waye Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4773, -0.4142

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A321 is a stretched version of the A320 and is a highly successful narrowbody for both short and transcon US routes. JetBlue operates A321s on key routes, including premium transcontinental Mint service.

Fleet Rarity

The A321 is not rare globally, but JetBlue\'s A321 fleet is a key subfleet, especially for its Mint premium service.

Record Flights

Used on transcontinental flights including New York-Los Angeles, as well as some Caribbean/U.S. flights; not typically on record-long-hauls.

Safety & Events

The JetBlue A321s are occasionally notable for being involved in onboard medical emergencies, diversions, or bird strikes but no major headline-grabbing incidents tied to model in JetBlue service.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; some older A321ceo will likely be replaced by A321neo over time.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-5B3

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

5,950 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

up to 230 passengers

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

2 × 33,000 lbf (147 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB on departure)

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