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03 May 2026 · © R_Nelson

Takeoff from IAH runway 15L

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Aircraft

Viva Aerobus standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Sony R7M4 100-400gm

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

4 badges earned

Location

Rankin Rd

George Bush Intercontinental Airport · IAH/KIAH · Runway 15L

29.9741, -95.3502

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH

Insights

Aviation History

The A320-200 is one of the best-selling narrowbody jets and was the first airliner to feature a fully digital fly-by-wire control system.

Fleet Rarity

Viva Aerobus operates a substantial A320 fleet; this frame is not considered rare within their fleet or globally.

Record Flights

Widely used on short/medium-haul including some of Mexico’s longest domestic routes; not a record-setter for range or speed.

Safety & Events

The A320 family has had a number of well-publicized incidents, but nothing specific to this frame is known from the image.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of latest reports; A320ceo deliveries have ended, replaced by A320neo.

Specifications

CFM56 (most common for A320ceo, not visually distinct in this image)

Engine

34.1 m (111 ft 10 in)

Wingspan

37.57 m (123 ft 3 in)

Length

6,100 km

Range

828 km/h (Mach 0.78)

Speed

180 passengers (single class typical)

Capacity

78,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m (38 ft 7 in)

Height

Each CFM56-5B: 98–120 kN (22,000–27,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, variable by engine variant (~84.2 EPNdB at takeoff)

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