Airbus A321neo

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Delta Air Lines Airbus A321neo on final approach, showing distinctive sharklet wingtips and fresh Delta livery.

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Boeing (originally McDonnell Douglas) 717-200

Aircraft

A321neo A21N

Delta Air Lines

Airline

Delta Air Lines

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon EOS Rebel T7 EF75-300mm f/4-5.6

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Nicely centered with a clear profile, but softness in focus keeps you from higher tiers. Sky backdrop works well!

Location

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

PHX/KPHX

33.4353, -112.0060

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Key member of the next-generation single-aisle family; Airbus A321neo is a best-seller with major US carriers, including Delta.

Fleet Rarity

One of dozens in Delta\'s fleet; not rare globally.

Record Flights

No established longest records, but often used on transcontinental US routes and occasionally on longer ‘neo’ missions.

Safety & Events

General reports of engine teething issues with PW1100G-JM, but overall regarded as a reliable and efficient fleet.

Future Outlook

In active service and being delivered to multiple carriers; cornerstone of Delta\'s future narrowbody fleet.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM or CFM LEAP-1A (likely PW1100G-JM based on Delta configuration, but not visually confirmed)

Engine

35.8 meters (with sharklets)

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

7,400 km

Range

833 km/h

Speed

180–220 passengers (typical 197 in Delta 3-class config)

Capacity

97,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

30,000–35,000 lbf (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (varies 85-90 dB)

Noise