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Airbus A320neo · PR-XBC · LATAM

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Airbus A320neo

A320-8596Active
RegistrationBRPR-XBC
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OperatorLATAM
4operators
3incidents
0accidents
0logbook years
0photos

Airbus A320neo built in 2019. Operates for LATAM. Previously flew for Dia Patagonia Ltd and TAM Linhas Aéreas.

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Nearly new · 7 years · ≈ 23,100 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerAirbus
Engines2× 2
PropulsionJet
Seats180 (Y180)
First flight2019
Country of registrationBrasil
MSN8596
Hex / ICAO 24-bitE49450
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of ANAC Brazil (Brazil) · Oct 9, 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 São Paulo it could fly non-stop as far as:

PTYTocumen5,086 kmBOGBogota4,336 kmLIMLima3,475 kmSCLSantiago2,615 kmEZEBuenos Aires (Ezeiza)1,723 km
Beyond its rangeLOSLagos6,351 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.

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Seating layout

180Economy

180 seats in total

Airports

Airports of the airlines that have operated it

since 2019LATAM Airlines Brasil network of its single-aisle aircraft
Base
GRUSão PauloBSBBrasília
Main destinations
CGHSão PauloGIGRio De JaneiroFORFortalezaSSASalvadorBELBelémCWBCuritibaMAOManausCNFBelo HorizonteRECRecifeSDURio de Janeiro
since 2019LATAM Brasil network of its single-aisle aircraft
Base
GRUSão PauloBSBBrasília
Main destinations
CGHSão PauloGIGRio De JaneiroFORFortalezaSSASalvadorBELBelémCWBCuritibaMAOManausCNFBelo HorizonteRECRecifeSDURio de Janeiro
2019–2026TAM Linhas Aéreas network of its single-aisle aircraft
Base
GRUSão PauloBSBBrasília
Main destinations
CGHSão PauloGIGRio De JaneiroFORFortalezaSSASalvadorBELBelémCWBCuritibaMAOManausCNFBelo HorizonteRECRecifeSDURio de Janeiro

Flight logbook

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Aircraft chronology

2019
Built
Assembled by Airbus.
Apr 24, 2019
Delivered to LATAM Airlines Brasil
Delivered to LATAM Airlines Brasil as PR-XBC.
Apr 25, 2019
Transferred to LATAM Brasil
Transferred to LATAM Brasil.
May 3, 2019
Transferred to Dia Patagonia Ltd
Transferred to Dia Patagonia Ltd.
May 3, 2019
Transferred to TAM Linhas Aéreas
Transferred to TAM Linhas Aéreas.
Nov 2023
Placed in storage
In November 2023, the Airbus A320-271N aircraft (registration PR-XBC), operated by LATAM Brasil, was placed in storage. Source: LATAM Brasil.
Source: LATAM Brasil
Jan 8, 2026
Incident at São Luís (MA)
On January 8, 2026, the Airbus A320-273N aircraft (registration PR-XBC), operated by LATAM, was involved in an incident at São Luís (MA) (Brazil). Source: CENIPA (Brazil).
Source: CENIPA
Mar 25, 2026
Incident at Jaguaruna (SC)
On March 25, 2026, the Airbus A320-273N aircraft (registration PR-XBC), operated by LATAM, was involved in an incident at Jaguaruna (SC) (Brazil) due to a bird strike during take-off. Source: CENIPA (Brazil).
Source: CENIPA
Apr 9, 2026
Incident at Recife (PE)
On April 9, 2026, the Airbus A320-273N aircraft (registration PR-XBC), operated by LATAM, was involved in an incident at Recife (PE) (Brazil) due to a bird strike during take-off. Source: CENIPA (Brazil).
Source: CENIPA

Operators

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Airbus Industrie
Registration F-WWBV · Lessor: Toulouse
2019-04-24
LATAM Airlines Brasil
Registration PR-XBC
2019-04-25
LATAM Brasil
Registration PR-XBC
2019-05-03
Dia Patagonia Ltd
Registration PR-XBC · Lessor: Dia Patagonia Ltd
2019-05-03
TAM Linhas Aéreas
Registration PR-XBC

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BibTeX

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  author       = {{Vuelopedia}},
  title        = {{Airbus A320neo · PR-XBC · LATAM}},
  publisher    = {Fundación Poderia},
  year         = {2026},
  date         = {2026-10-15},
  url          = {https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/A320-8596},
  howpublished = {\url{https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/A320-8596}},
  urldate      = {2026-10-23},
  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-23}
}

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