Airbus A320-232

15 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airways Airbus A320-232 (VH-A5A) rotates off the runway at Sydney Airport, showcasing the airline's iconic orange-and-silver livery.

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Kiwi Aviation · 16 Apr 2026

Awesome! ✈️

Katl_spotter13 · 15 Apr 2026

Awesome! ✈️

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Jetstar Airways standard livery

VH-A5A

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, 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

The Airbus A320 family is one of the world\'s most successful and widely used single-aisle jet airliners, pioneering digital fly-by-wire controls. Jetstar’s A320s are a backbone of low-cost travel in Australasia.

Fleet Rarity

Jetstar operates a sizeable fleet of A320s; the A320 itself is very common globally, not rare.

Record Flights

A320 family commonly operates high-frequency short to medium-haul routes; some have performed ferry or delivery flights exceeding 6,000 km.

Safety & Events

No major incidents for this specific airframe are known; the A320 family has had isolated mechanical issues and hard landings globally but a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in active service with Jetstar for several years as of 2024.

Specifications

IAE V2527-A5

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

828 km/h (Mach 0.78)

Speed

180 passengers (typical single class)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

2 x 120 kN (approx 27,000 lbf each)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (69-78 dB at sideline, varies by engine)

Noise