A True Rarity: Airbus A321 Aircraft Window Mirror
Bring an exclusive piece of aviation history into your home! This original Airbus A320 aircraft window has been painstakingly handcrafted into a functional designer mirror. An absolute eye-catcher that is sure to draw admiration in any living room, hallway, doctor’s office, or law firm.
Highlights:
One-of-a-kind: Expertly restored original component.
Design piece: The original window pane has been replaced with a custom-made mirror.
Versatile: Perfect as a stylish decoration for modern residential and commercial spaces.
Technical Details:
Dimensions: approx. 71 cm x 42 cm x 5 cm (L x W x D)
Weight: approx. 5 kg
Color: Aviation white
Note: Since this is a genuine, refurbished original part, minimal variations in dimensions and surface finish are possible.
The history of this aircraft:
In August 2026, the aircraft was finally scrapped and dismantled at St. Athan Airport (DGX) in Wales.
Here is the detailed chronology and the aircraft’s various operators:
🛠️ Production and Early Years in Europe (2008–2017)
Maiden Flight: The aircraft made its maiden flight in 2008 under the German test registration D-AVZW at the Airbus plant in Hamburg-Finkenwerder (XFW).
Monarch Airlines (G-ZBAL): In May 2008, the aircraft was delivered to the British vacation airline Monarch Airlines. It operated there for nearly a decade on European charter and scheduled flights until Monarch ceased operations in October 2017.
Interim lease to Royal Jordanian (JY-AYK): During its time with Monarch, the aircraft was temporarily leased to Royal Jordanian, where it was christened “Tafila.”
🌏 Service in Southeast Asia (2017–2023)
After Monarch Airlines ceased operations, the aircraft was returned to a leasing company and transferred to Asia:
Lanmei Airlines (XU-919): In December 2017, the aircraft was transferred to Cambodia and entered service with the local low-cost airline Lanmei Airlines.
Sky Angkor Airlines (XU-728): Later, the aircraft transferred within Cambodia to Sky Angkor Airlines, where it remained registered until it was withdrawn from service in early 2023.
🛑 The Final Years and Scrapping (2023–2026)
Storage: Starting in February 2023, the aircraft was temporarily parked at various locations worldwide (including Alice Springs, Australia; Castellón, Spain; and Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen, Turkey).
Last registration (LY-BLX): Most recently, the aircraft was registered to the leasing company Carlyle Aviation Partners under the Lithuanian registration LY-BLX.
End of service: After a brief final phase of operation, the aircraft was finally dismantled and recycled (broken up) in August 2026.
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