Aircraft Data for: Airbus A320 200

Updated: Nov. 22nd 2008

Summary

The A320 is a twin engine short to medium range airliner. It was the first narrow body airliner produced by Airbus and first to use a fly-by-wire control system, with electronic cockpit and side-stick controller. Developed into a family of airliners.

The -200 was the definitive production version of the A320, with better range/payload performance compared to the series 100. Weights and engine thrusts were all increased.

  Country of origin: France      First flight: 1987      No. built: 1993      No. in service: 1980 (approx.)     Crew: 2      Passengers: 150 - 179
 
Power 2 x CFM CFM56 (18500 - 34000 lbf) or IAE International Aero Engines V2500 (22000 - 33000 lbf) turbofan engines
 Typical engine choices would be the CFM56-5B4 at 27000lb thrust or the V2500-A5 at 26500lb.
 
Dimensions:
Length: 123 ft. 3 in.
Wing Span: 111 ft. 10 in.
Height: 38 ft. 10 in.
Empty Weight: 92,980 lbs.
Max. Weight: 169,755 lbs.
 Performance: 
Max. speed: 487 kts
Cruise speed: 454 kts
Ceiling: 40,000 ft.
Normal range: 2,615 nm
Max. range: 3,045 nm (Performance figures for the A320-200 with CFM56 engines.)
 

Operator Data for: Virgin America (VX / VRD Callsign: Redwood)

Updated: Dec. 11th 2008

Summary

Virgin America is a low-cost airline operating within the US operating a fleet of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. Their aircraft offer a dual-class service and are fitted with private seatback TVs and mood-lighting.

  Based in: United States      Headquarters: Burlingame     
 
Statistics: Fleet Size: 26    Destinations: 7    Year Founded: 2007   
 
Major Hubs:  San Francisco International Airport; Los Angeles International Airport;
 

Location Data for: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX)

Updated: Nov. 17th 2008

Summary

Los Angeles is the fifth busiest airport in the world and is a major hub for United Airlines. The airport is served by direct flights to North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and The Middle East.

  Class: Civil      Operator: Los Angeles World Airports     Opened: 1930     
 
Statistics Commercial movements: 433,370 (2003)      Passengers: 61.9 million (2007)      Cargo: 1.92 million tons (2003)     
 
Location: Los Angeles,  California,    Elevation: 126 ft.
 
Runways:
Direction Length Surface Notes
24R/06L  8925 ft.  Concrete 
24L/06R  10285 ft.  Concrete 
25R/07L 12091 ft. Concrete 
25L/07R 11096 ft. Concrete 
 

Aircraft Details:
Airbus A320 200 >>>>
Virgin America
 
Location:
Los Angeles, United States
 
Photo by:  Simon Willson
Date:  2010-01-16
Image ID:  96847
 

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