Airbus A321neo

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Volaris Airbus A321neo XA-VUA taxiing under stormy skies, featuring signature purple engines and sharklets.

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Aircraft

A321neo A21N

Volaris standard livery

XA-VUA

Registration

Airline

Volaris

VOI / Y4

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A321neo is Airbus\'s best-selling single-aisle aircraft for high-capacity, efficient short-to-medium haul routes. Volaris is a major operator in the Americas.

Fleet Rarity

Common. Volaris is one of the leading A321neo operators in Latin America.

Record Flights

Mainly used on busy domestic and international routes in North and Central America. No notable long-haul records for this aircraft.

Safety & Events

The A321neo is generally a very safe and modern aircraft; Volaris has had a strong safety record with this type.

Future Outlook

Active, modern fleet; expected to remain in service for many years.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM or CFM LEAP-1A (cannot determine exact type from image, but likely PW1100G-JM based on purple nacelles used by Volaris)

Engine

35.8 m (with sharklets)

Wingspan

44.5 m

Length

6,500 km

Range

830 km/h

Speed

up to 244 passengers (single class high density)

Capacity

97,000 kg

MTOW

11.5 m

Height

110-120 kN (PW1133G-JM); 110-140 kN (LEAP-1A); specific model unknown

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typically 85-90 dB at takeoff depending on engine and configuration

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