Airbus A320 Family

The A318, A319, A320 and A321 family — one of the world’s most widespread short- and medium-haul single-aisle aircraft platforms.

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Overview

The A320 family established Airbus’s digital fly-by-wire philosophy in the commercial single-aisle market. The family expanded through the A318, A319, A320 and A321 and later evolved into the A320neo family with new-generation engines and aerodynamic improvements. Common cockpit philosophy, fleet commonality and flexibility across different mission profiles have made it widely used by both network and low-cost airlines.

Key features

Digital fly-by-wire controls, side-stick cockpit, strong family commonality, new-generation engine options and sharklets on the A320neo family, and a very broad operator base.

Key points

First flight22 February 1987 (A320 prototype)

Entry into serviceApril 1988, Air France

Global count11,308 aircraft 'in fleet' — Airbus, end of July 2026

Production statusActive. A320neo-family production continues; the previous A320ceo generation has been superseded in production by the neo family.

Selected major operators

American Airlines — 489; easyJet — 318. Operator counts may reflect different source dates.

Note: Fleet counts can change frequently due to deliveries, leasing, storage, retirements and internal transfers. Figures are therefore shown with their source date.

Data sources and freshness

Fleet and production figures were compiled from Airbus, Boeing and current operator lists available in August 2026. Because fleet counts change continuously, each figure should be treated as a dated snapshot.

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