description Airbus A318 Overview
The Airbus A318 is the shortest-fuselage member of the Airbus A320 family, a twin-engine, single-aisle passenger jet for short and medium-haul routes. It entered airline service in 2003 and retains the A320 family's common cockpit and operating systems, which support fleet commonality for qualified crews. The A318 carries fewer passengers than the A319, A320, and A321, making it relevant to airlines needing a smaller aircraft within the same family.
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What is the Airbus A318?
The Airbus A318 is the shortest-fuselage member of the Airbus A320 family. It is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet for short- and medium-haul routes.
When did the Airbus A318 enter airline service?
The A318 entered airline service in 2003. It retains the A320 family’s common cockpit and operating systems.
Why do airlines use the Airbus A318?
Its short fuselage allows airlines to serve routes where a larger A319 or A320 would have too many seats. Common A320-family systems also let qualified crews and maintenance teams work across related aircraft.
Which aircraft is larger than the Airbus A318 in the same family?
The Airbus A319, A320, and A321 are progressively longer members of the same A320 family. The A321 is the longest and carries substantially more passengers than the A318.
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