Variants in the series include the A319neo, A320neo and the A321neo. Earlier models became known as CEO (Current Engine Option) aircraft. In December 2010, Airbus announced a new generation of the A320 family, the A320neo (New Engine Option). Saudia Airbus A320 (Photo by DELEHELLE Eric)Ī320 DON BASS AERO, Registration UR-DAB (Photo by DELEHELLE Eric) Spotting Guide for the Airbus A320 The A320 has two engines under the wings, two dual-wheel main landing gear, two cabin doors along the fuselage, two emergency exits over the wing, and the classic Airbus nose featuring the 'notched' window. Total Airbus A320 family orders and deliveries are shown in the table below (through January 2020). Spotter's guide for the Airbus A320 family of jetliners:įor more information on the A320 family, visit the official website of Airbus Commercial Aircraft The A320 was the basis for other members of the family: American Airlines is the largest operator of the series, with nearly 400 aircraft in service. More than 9,250 A320 family airliners have been built between 1986 and December, 2019, and the series remains a popular element in the fleets of more than 300 airlines around the world. The A320 subsequently evolved into the shorter A318 and A319, and the stretched A321. Its range is 3,300 nm.Ī main competitor to the A320 series is the Boeing 737. Typical seating in the A320 ranges from 150 to 186 passengers. It was followed by the A320-2xx, which featured increased maximum takeoff weight, greater range and winglets.

The initial model was the A320-1xx, with only 21 produced. The A320 also employs a relatively high percentage of composite materials. Its design also included a full glass cockpit rather than the hybrid versions found in previous airliners. The A320 is the world’s first airliner with a digital fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control system, in which controls from the pilot are transmitted to moving aircraft parts by electronic signals rather than mechanical means. It was launched in March of 1984, first flew in February of 1987, and was first delivered in March of 1988 to launch customer Air France. The Airbus A320 is a short-to-medium range, twin-engine, narrow-bodied airliner.

2-Engine Narrow-Body Engines on Fuselage.

2-Engine Narrow-Body Engines Under Wings.

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