VenAvia Airbus A321-251N
The VenAvia Airbus A321-251N is a long-range, single-aisle aircraft operated by VenAvia, the second-largest airline of Perland and the country’s leading secondary-service carrier. The type forms a core part of VenAvia’s modern fleet strategy, enabling long-thin routes previously unreachable by the airline’s narrow-body aircraft.
Overview
VenAvia introduced the Airbus A321-251N as part of its fleet modernization program in the mid-2020s, focusing on expanding medium-to-long-haul connectivity from its main hub in Erebus. The aircraft is painted in VenAvia’s signature light-cream fuselage with green tail and winglets, consistent with the airline’s post-2004 livery following the merger with Virgin Perish Airways.
Design and Features
The Airbus A321-251N operated by VenAvia is configured to maximize both capacity and range. Key features include:
Long-Range Capability: A maximum range of up to 8,700 km, allowing nonstop flights from Perland to distant points in Ratania, Armavia, and Niceland.
Cabin Layout: A two-class layout with enhanced-comfort economy seating, wider overhead lockers, and LED mood lighting for long-duration flights.
Winglets: Distinctive green sharklet winglets provide aerodynamic efficiency and serve as a visual signature of the VenAvia fleet.
Engines: High-bypass turbofan engines designed to reduce fuel burn and noise.
Operations
VenAvia uses its A321-251N fleet primarily on secondary long-haul routes, a market segment where the airline is the national leader. Typical routes include:
Erebus – Nicopolis
Erebus – Huberton
Erebus – major Armavian cities such as Garmonztavia
Medium-demand international routes across the Perish region
The aircraft has also allowed VenAvia to compete in markets once dominated by Perfly and the now-defunct LAHNSAH Airways.
Role in Fleet Strategy
The A321-251N is considered a major asset in VenAvia’s growth strategy. Its introduction expanded VenAvia’s network reach without requiring wide-body aircraft, aligning with the airline’s focus on operational efficiency and flexible route planning. The type replaced several aging narrow-body models and improved VenAvia’s competitiveness in international service.
See also
VenAvia
Airbus A321-251N
Perish aviation
Perfly
AirPerland
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor A321-251NX
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- Wingspan 117.5ft (35.8m)
- Length 150.3ft (45.8m)
- Height 40.4ft (12.3m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 42,827lbs (19,426kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.588
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.023
- Wing Loading 27.3lbs/ft2 (133.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,571.5ft2 (146.0m2)
- Drag Points 9344
Parts
- Number of Parts 439
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 2,814