Airbus A320

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Airbus A320 aircraft
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Details

The Airbus A320 family is the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft family and one of aviation's greatest success stories. Launched in 1988, the A320 was revolutionary as the first commercial aircraft with digital fly-by-wire flight control and side-stick controllers. The family includes the A318, A319, A320, and A321 variants, plus the re-engined A320neo ("new engine option") series launched in 2016. With over 19,635 aircraft ordered and 12,472+ delivered as of 2025, the A320 family dominates the short-to-medium haul market. The neo variants offer 20% fuel savings and significant noise reduction. The family serves airlines worldwide on routes ranging from 30 minutes to 8+ hours.

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Variants

12,493

Built

Weightscompared to Boeing 757-300

MRW (Maximum Ramp Weight)

79,400kg
0
50k
100k
124k

MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight)

79,000kg
0
50k
100k
124k

MLW (Maximum Landing Weight)

67,400kg
0
50k
102k

MZFW (Maximum Zero Fuel Weight)

64,300kg
0
50k
95k

Empty Weight

42,600kg
0
50k
100k

Capacitycompared to Boeing 757-300

Passenger Capacity

195passengers
0
100
200
295

66% of 757-300 maximum capacity

Crew

Total
6
Cockpit
2
Cabin
4

Dimensions

Length

37.6m

Wingspan

35.8m

Height

11.8m

Wing Area

122.6m²

Cabin Width

3.70m

Cabin Height

2.25m

Catalog Price

Base List Price

$110.6M USD

2018 catalog price

Note: Actual prices vary based on configuration, options, and negotiations. This represents the manufacturer's base catalog price.

Engine Specifications

Engine Count

2×

Engine Model

CFM56-5B, IAE V2500, CFM LEAP-1A, or PW1100G-JM

Thrust per Engine

111.0 kN(24954 lbf)

Fuel & Cargo

Fuel Capacity

26,750 L

Cargo Volume

37.4 m³

Production & History

Total Produced

12,493

Production Status

In production

Manufacturing Period

1987–present

First Flight

February 22, 1987

Entered Service

March 28, 1988

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