Airbus A320-232

04 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airways Airbus A320 (VH-VGA) taxiing at a major airport, showcasing the airline's signature orange-and-silver livery.

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Jetstar Airways standard livery

VH-VGA

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, 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

Insights

Aviation History

One of the best-selling narrowbody aircraft, widely operated globally; foundational for Jetstar’s LCC operations

Fleet Rarity

Common type; Jetstar operates a significant A320 fleet

Record Flights

A320 family operates many short/medium haul routes throughout Asia-Pacific, including some of the highest-frequency low-cost flights

Safety & Events

No major incidents linked to this specific airframe; the A320 type is known for successful emergency landings such as Flight 1549 \'Miracle on the Hudson\' (not this frame)

Future Outlook

Still active, with A320s expected to remain in service for years; some fleets transitioning to A320neo

Specifications

IAE V2527-A5

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,100 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

180 passengers (single-class typical)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (~87-90 dB on approach)

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