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Airbus A320-200 (A320-233) · 9V-VLC · ValuAir

Airbus A320-200 (A320-233) illustration in ValuAir livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Airbus A320-200 (A320-233)

A320-739Scrapped
RegistrationSG9V-VLC
Verified aircraft dataagainst the official civil aviation registerWhat does this badge mean?Using its former registration (N413AC), we checked that this aircraft’s serial number and model match the official civil aviation register: FAA (United States), data as of Oct 8, 2026.That makes its identity more reliable. The verification expires after 12 months: if the register stops confirming it, the badge disappears.How we verify
OperatorValuAir
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0incidents
0accidents
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Airbus A320-200 (A320-233) built in 1997 in Toulouse. Operated for ACES Colombia, ValuAir and Small Planet Airlines Sp.z.o.o.. Scrapped.

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Aging · 21 years · ≈ 69,300 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerAirbus
Engines2× IAE V2500
PropulsionJet
First flight1997
Built inToulouse, Francia
Country of registrationColombia
OwnerACES Colombia
MSN739
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) under its former registration N413AC · Oct 8, 2026

The model · Airbus A320

Figures for the A320-200 variant, the most representative of the family

Length37.6 m123 ft
Wingspan35.8 m117 ft
Height11.8 m39 ft
Range6,204 km3,350 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed828 km/h447 ktMach 0.78
Service ceiling12,131 m39,800 ftIt flies above Everest (1.4 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight78,000 kg171,960 lb
Maximum payload35,400 kg78,044 lbIts 150 passengers with baggage would weigh about 15.0 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity150 passengersUp to 195 in a high-density layout
Endurance7 h 30 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

With its 6,204 km range, from Singapore it could fly non-stop as far as:

DXBDubai5,846 kmNRTNarita5,358 kmICNSeoul4,627 kmPEKBeijing4,491 kmDELNew Delhi4,159 km
Beyond its rangeDOHDoha6,207 km

The type first flew in 1987 (39 years ago) · About 7,000 units built · Still in production

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

The full story of the Airbus A320 Compare this aircraft

Airports

Airports of the airlines that have operated it

2004–2006ValuAir network of its single-aisle aircraft
Base
SINSingapore
Main destinations
CGKJakartaDPSKuta, BadungSUBSurabaya
2006–2011Lotus Air airline base
Base
CAICairo
since 2018Small Planet Airlines airline base
Base
TLLTallinnVNOVilnius
since 2018Small Planet Airlines airline base
Base
TLLTallinnVNOVilnius

Flight logbook

Under research

Aircraft chronology

1997
Built
Assembled by Airbus in Toulouse, France.
Oct 1, 1997
Delivered to Airbus Industrie
Delivered to Airbus Industrie as F-WWBX.
1997-11
Transferred to ACES Colombia
Transferred to ACES Colombia.
May 20, 2002
News
On May 20, 2002, the A320 233 aircraft (registration VP-BVA), operated by ACES Colombia, was in the news. Source: ACES Colombia.
Source: ACES Colombia
Aug 20, 2003
News
On August 20, 2003, the A320 233 aircraft (registration VP-BVA), operated by ACES Colombia, was in the news. Source: ACES Colombia.
Source: ACES Colombia
2004-12
Transferred to ValuAir
Transferred to ValuAir.
Jun 23, 2006
Transferred to Lotus Air
Transferred to Lotus Air.
May 2011
Placed in storage
In May 2011, the Airbus A320-233 aircraft (registration SU-LBH), operated by Lotus Air, was placed in storage. Source: Lotus Air.
Source: Lotus Air
May 11, 2011
Transferred to Aircastle Ltd
Transferred to Aircastle Ltd.
Jan 1, 2018
Transferred to Small Planet Airlines
Transferred to Small Planet Airlines.
Mar 2018
Placed in storage
In March 2018, the Airbus A320-233 aircraft (registration XU-721), operated by Sky Angkor Airlines, was placed in storage. Source: Sky Angkor Airlines.
Source: Sky Angkor Airlines
Mar 17, 2018
Transferred to Small Planet Airlines Sp.z.o.o.
Transferred to Small Planet Airlines Sp.z.o.o..
Sep 7, 2018
Transferred to Small Planet Airlines
Transferred to Small Planet Airlines.
Nov 2018
Placed in storage
In November 2018, the Airbus A320-233 aircraft (registration LY-SPJ), operated by Small Planet Airlines, was placed in storage. Source: Small Planet Airlines.
Source: Small Planet Airlines

Operators

1997-10-01
Airbus Industrie
Registration F-WWBX · Lessor: Toulouse
1997-11
ACES Colombia
Registration VP-BVA
2004-12
ValuAir
Registration 9V-VLC
2006-06-23
Lotus Air
Registration SU-LBH
2011-05-11
Aircastle Ltd
Registration N413AC
2018-01-01
Small Planet Airlines
Registration XU-721 · Lessor: Cambodia
2018-03-17
Small Planet Airlines Sp.z.o.o.
Registration SP-HAC · Lessor: Aircastle Ltd
2018-09-07
Small Planet Airlines
Registration LY-SPJ · Lessor: Aircastle Ltd

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BibTeX

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  title        = {{Airbus A320-200 (A320-233) · 9V-VLC · ValuAir}},
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  urldate      = {2026-10-22},
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