Airbus A321-200

06 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Fire/rescue trucks visible, suggesting an emergency landing or precautionary response at Denver International Airport (DEN).

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Aircraft

A321-200 A321

American Airlines (current livery - 'Flagship')

N155UW

Registration

Airline

American Airlines

AAL / AA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A321 is the largest member of the A320 family and serves many short-to-medium haul missions, popular with US legacy carriers like American Airlines for domestic routes.

Fleet Rarity

American Airlines is the world's largest operator of the A321-200, so not rare within this fleet; this exact reg is one of many A321s operated by AA.

Record Flights

Commonly used for transcontinental US flights such as LAX-JFK; typical for high-density short and medium haul.

Safety & Events

N155UW has operated numerous domestic flights for American, with schedules available to the public; no major incidents reported as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still active in passenger service as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM56-5B or IAE V2533-A5 (cannot confirm exact model from image)

Engine

34.10 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

185-236 passengers (typical config)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

133.4 kN (per engine, typical for A321 with CFM56-5B)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (varies based on engine version, ~85-90 dB)

Noise

Engine model not fully confirmed, and specific configuration details may vary across airline subfleets.