The Airbus A320 family traces its origins to the late 1980s when Airbus aimed to expand its single-aisle offerings. The A320, introduced in 1988, pioneered fly-by-wire technology and introduced cockpit commonality. Following its success, the family evolved with the introduction of the shortened A319 in 1996 and the extended A321 in 1994. These variants addressed diverse market needs, providing airlines with flexibility and operational efficiency. Continuous technological advancements, aerodynamic refinements, and improvements in fuel efficiency have solidified the A319/20/21 family’s status as a cornerstone in global aviation, serving airlines with a versatile and cost-effective solution. The original A319/20/21 family was known as the ‘ceo’ or ‘current engine option’ compared to the Airbus A319/20/21neo or ‘new engine option’.
Finnair is canceling flights operated by a subset of its A320 family fleet this week for additional inspections. The problem? The seats are clean. Specifically, Finnair says that eight of its 15 Airbus A321s require inspections because the seat covers on board were cleaned with water. The airline was informed by the seat manufacturer that the impact on the fire
In a milestone for commercial aviation, Airbus’ A320 family has now surpassed Boeing’s 737 to
A Nouvelair A320 and easyJet A320 came incredibly close Sunday night in Nice when the arriving Nouvelair jet passed
Updated: Monday 26 February 2024 British Airways (BA/BAW) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier, and
In a milestone for commercial aviation, Airbus’ A320 family has now surpassed Boeing’s 737 to
A Nouvelair A320 and easyJet A320 came incredibly close Sunday night in Nice when the arriving Nouvelair jet passed
Updated: Monday 26 February 2024 British Airways (BA/BAW) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier, and
The A320 family is one of the most prolific in the world, with A319, A320 and A321 aircraft operating in pretty much every global market. Visit a nearby airport and you might well see one of these aircraft in operations. Loved by their crews and engineers the A319/20/21ceo ‘current engine option’ has been a stalwart of many airline fleets over the last few decades. Given the constant use that these aircraft see they often form the face of an airline and can be seen sporting special liveries.
| Variant | A319ceo | A320ceo | A321ceo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engines | 2× CFM International CFM56-5B or IAE V2500-A5 | 2× CFM International CFM56-5B or IAE V2500-A5 | 2× CFM International CFM56-5B or IAE V2500-A5 |
| Height | 11.76m / 38.7ft | 11.76m / 38.7ft | 11.76m / 38.7ft |
| Length | 33.84 m / 111.0ft | 37.57m / 123.3ft | 44.51m / 146.0ft |
| Wingspan | 35.8m / 117.5ft | 35.8m / 117.5ft | 35.8m / 117.5ft |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.78 | Mach 0.78 | Mach 0.78 |
| Range | 6,940km / 3,750nm | 6,100km / 3,300nm | 5,900km / 3,200nm |
| Passenger / load capacity | 160 | 195 / 190 (EASA/FAA) | 236 |
We’ve got an all-access pass to the A320 assembly lines at the Airbus facilities at Hamburg-Finkenwerder (XFW). That includes a very special look at A321XLR assembly and some of its most unique aspects including the
Fly with us from Hamburg-Finkenwerder (XFW) on board the first ever Etihad Airbus A321LR direct from the factory on a special ferry flight. We’re along for the delivery, flying on A6-LRA in business class (seat
Today we join Etihad for an exclusive first look at its first brand new A321LR, at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Hamburg. We’re getting a full tour of the onboard product and cabin from economy
The A319 has a maximum range of 3,750nm whilst the A320 can operate 3,300nm and the A321 3,200nm.
The Airbus A319 has an exit limit of 16, whilst the A320 can accommodate 195/190 (EASA/FAA) and the larger A321 holds up to 236.
The A320neo has a service ceiling of 41,100 ft ( or 12,1500 m). To keep passengers comfortable, the cabin altitude is kept at around 8000 feet.
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