description Airbus A318-100 Overview
The Airbus A318-100 is the shortest-fuselage member of the Airbus A320 family, a group of twin-engine, narrow-body passenger aircraft designed for short- and medium-haul service. Its smaller capacity suited routes where an airline did not need the passenger volume of longer A320-family variants. The A318 entered airline service in 2003, with Frontier Airlines among its early operators.
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What is the Airbus A318-100?
The A318-100 is the shortest-fuselage member of Airbus's A320 family of twin-engine narrow-body aircraft. Its smaller size was intended for routes that did not require a longer A320's passenger capacity.
How is the Airbus A318 different from the A319?
The A318 has a shorter fuselage and lower passenger capacity than the A319. Both belong to the A320 family and use the same general narrow-body, twin-engine design.
What routes was the Airbus A318 designed for?
Its compact size suited short- and medium-haul routes with lower passenger demand. It was also useful where an airline needed A320-family commonality without filling a larger aircraft.
Which airlines operated the Airbus A318?
The A318 was operated by airlines including Air France and British Airways. British Airways used the type on its premium transatlantic service between London City and New York, subject to the aircraft and service period.
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