description Airbus A320 Overview
The Airbus A320 is a narrow-body, twin-engine commercial airliner designed for short and medium-haul passenger service. The aircraft entered airline service in 1988 and was among the first civilian airliners to use a fully digital fly-by-wire flight-control system, in which electronic signals replace direct mechanical links between pilot controls and flight surfaces. The A320 family includes related models with different fuselage lengths and seating capacities.
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When did the Airbus A320 enter airline service?
The A320 entered airline service in 1988. It became the basis of a large narrow-body family serving short and medium-haul routes around the world.
What does fly-by-wire mean on the Airbus A320?
The pilot’s sidestick sends electronic commands to flight-control computers, which then move the control surfaces. The A320 was among the first civilian airliners to use a fully digital fly-by-wire flight-control system.
How does the A320 family compare with the Boeing 737 family?
Both are narrow-body, twin-engine aircraft families designed largely for short and medium-haul service. Airbus uses a sidestick on the A320, while Boeing’s 737 uses a conventional control column.
Which aircraft belong to the A320 family?
The family includes the A318, A319, A320, and A321, with different fuselage lengths and passenger capacities. The A320 name therefore refers both to a specific model and, in common usage, to the broader family.
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