Airbus A320

Airbus A320 family

The Airbus A320 flew for the first time on February 1987, and his first customer was Air France. It is a real best-seller in avation, and more than 5000 were delivered, counting the variants, A318, A319 and A321. In 2014 the first prototype of the nexest variant, the A320neo, flew for the first time.

The Airbus A318 is the smallest "brother" of the family. It is 31m long, 12,56m high and has a wingspan of 34,10m, like the others. It can hold up to 132 passengers.He made his first flight in January 2002.

Here, an Airbus A318 of Air France , taxiing for take-off in Paris Roissy CDG. F-GUGA, MSN2035

The Airbus A319 is a little bigger than the A318. It is 34m long and 12,11m high. It can hold up to 156 passengers. He made his first flight in August 1995.

Here, an Air France Airbus A319 , taxiing for take-off in Paris Roissy CDG. F-GRXC, MSN1677

The Airbus A320 is the member of the family who was the most ordered, and delivered. He made his first flight in February 1987. He is 37,5m long and 12,11m high. He can hold up to 180 passengers.

Here, an Airbus A320 of Aer Lingus landing in Paris Roissy CDG. EI-DEI, MSN2374

The Airbus A321 is the biggest member of the family. He made his first flight in March 1993. He is 44,5m long and has a wingspan of 34,10m. He can hold up to 220 passengers.

Here, an Airbus A321 of WOW Air taking-off in Paris CDG.

TF-DAD, MSN6232

Since July 1st, 2014 Airbus flies the Airbus A320neo, the same body with new engines. It can be found in two engine options: Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM or CFM Leap-1A26.

Here, an Airbus A320neo landing in Toulouse after a test flight. F-WNEO, MSN6101