Airbus A320neo

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Lufthansa A320-271neo

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Boeing Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (foreground, Lufthansa), Boeing 787-9 (background, El Al)

Aircraft

A320neo A20N

Lufthansa standard livery

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Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A320neo is an advanced, fuel-efficient successor to the original A320 family and became the fastest-selling commercial aircraft program in history.

Fleet Rarity

One of the most common new-generation narrowbody jets; Lufthansa operates a large fleet of A320neo aircraft.

Record Flights

Operates a wide variety of European and medium-haul flights; not typically used on record-breaking routes.

Safety & Events

Has experienced some engine teething troubles (specific to certain engine types) but has become a mainstay of modern fleets.

Future Outlook

Active and in production, expected to remain a workhorse for airlines into the 2040s.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM or CFM International LEAP-1A (A320neo family uses both, Lufthansa typically uses PW1127G-JM)

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,300 km

Range

828 km/h (Mach 0.79)

Speed

Typically 165-180 passengers (max 194 in high density)

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

120–150 kN (per engine)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 14 standards (typically ~85-90 dB on takeoff at 1,500 meters)

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