Airbus A321neo

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A321neo (VH-OGB) taxiing at Sydney Airport in the modern 'Spirit of Australia' livery.

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Aircraft

A321neo A21N

Qantas standard livery (latest \'Spirit of Australia\' version)

VH-OGB

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

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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

Airport

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Aviation History

Qantas began introducing the A321neo to modernize its narrowbody fleet, including the long-range A321XLR variant in future deliveries.

Fleet Rarity

One of the latest additions to the Qantas fleet; A321neo is common globally but still relatively new in Qantas service.

Record Flights

A321neo family holds the longest narrowbody range record with the upcoming XLR model; Qantas uses these for high-frequency domestic and trans-Tasman routes.

Safety & Events

A321neo engines (LEAP/Pratt & Whitney) have had some entry-into-service teething issues industry-wide, but Qantas\' entry is recent and has not experienced major incidents as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still flying; new airframes will be backbone of Qantas domestic fleet for next decade.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1A

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

7,400 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180-244 passengers (typical single class layout: ~220)

Capacity

97,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

140 - 160 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (typically 84-87 EPNdB on takeoff)

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