Aircraft

Air Canada Airbus A321 captured on final approach in snowy conditions, displaying the bold maple leaf tail design.

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📝 Spotter's notes

This is Air Canada's updated fern livery, introduced in 2017. The aircraft is likely a standard A321ceo model (not the newer 'neo' variant), as Air Canada received A321ceos between 2001 and 2016.

✈️ Aircraft identity

ICAO Type A321
Model A321
Manufacturer Airbus
Airline Air Canada
Airline Code ACA / AC
Livery Air Canada (new fern livery)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine CFM56 or IAE V2500 (cannot visually confirm from this angle)
Thrust 120–147 kN per engine
Wingspan 34.1 m
Length 44.51 m
Height 11.76 m
MTOW 93,500 kg
Range 5,950 km
Capacity 185-236 passengers (typical 200-220 for Air Canada config)
Cruise Speed 840 km/h
Noise Rating Approximates ICAO Chapter 4