Knowra Airbus A320 family Airbus A320 family The Airbus A320 family is a series of narrow-body, twin-engine jet airliners comprising the A318, A319, A320, and A321. Shared design features and systems let airlines operate the variants within a common pilot type rating.
Airbus A320 : A twin-engine, narrow-body airliner and the original model in Airbus’s A320 aircraft family. The family’s namesake variant established its basic dimensions and systems.
Airbus A320 flight control system : The electronic flight-control system that interprets pilot inputs and controls the A320’s aerodynamic surfaces. It is a defining system shared across the family’s variants.
Airbus : A European aerospace company that designs and manufactures commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense systems. Airbus created the A320 program to compete in the global single-aisle market.
Boeing 737 : A family of narrow-body, twin-engine jet airliners developed by Boeing. It is the A320 family’s closest long-running competitor in airline fleets.
Airbus A318 : The shortest production member of Airbus’s A320 family, designed for short- and medium-range routes. Its shortened fuselage shows how the family design was adapted for lower-capacity routes.
Airbus A320 cockpit : The flight deck of the A320 family, featuring electronic displays and sidestick controllers. A common cockpit layout supports pilot transitions among family members.
Airbus A320 program : The development and production program that created the Airbus A320 family of airliners. It organized the family’s design, launch, and entry into airline service.
Boeing 737 Next Generation : A generation of Boeing 737 aircraft introduced in the 1990s, including the 737-600 through 737-900. These aircraft competed directly with the A320ceo generation.
Airbus A319 : A shortened, narrow-body member of Airbus’s A320 family, seating fewer passengers than the A320. This variant offers a smaller capacity while retaining much of the A320’s operating commonality.
CFM International CFM56 : A high-bypass turbofan engine jointly developed by CFM International and used on many A320 family aircraft. It is one of the engine options fitted to earlier A320 family variants.
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