Airbus A321-271NX

16 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Air New Zealand A321-271NX on the runway after a landing from Auckland. It’s painted in the Star Alliance and All Blacks livery.

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Aircraft

Airline

Air New Zealand

ANZ / NZ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

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Aviation History

The 737-800 is one of the most popular narrow-body jet airliners, commonly used by airlines worldwide since the late 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

Boeing 737-800 is the most numerous variant of the 737NG family. Star Alliance liveries are limited to one/few frames per member airline.

Safety & Events

The 737 family has had a number of incidents across all variants; the 737-800 is generally a safe, reliable workhorse for short-medium haul routes.

Future Outlook

Many 737-800s remain in active service, gradually being replaced by 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo family on some fleets.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

up to 121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (approx. 85-95 dB on takeoff, varies by engine variant)

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