Airbus A319
A320 (ceo) family · First flight 1995 · Superseded by A319neo in production
The Airbus A319 is the shortened variant of the A320 and the closest Airbus equivalent to the Boeing 737-700. It seats 124 to 156 passengers, depending on configuration, and was originally positioned as a smaller-market workhorse for carriers that needed A320 economics on lighter routes. The aircraft entered service with Swissair in 1996 and has been operated by every major European flag carrier, most North American legacy airlines, and a long list of low-cost carriers over the decades. With the A220-300 and A320neo now available, the A319 occupies a shrinking niche, and production has effectively ended on the ceo variant. American Airlines and United Airlines still operate substantial A319 fleets as of 2026, with gradual retirement in progress.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1995
- Entered service
- 1996
- Status
- Superseded by A319neo in production
- Typical capacity
- 124 to 156
- Range
- 3,750 nautical miles (6,950 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.78 (512 mph, 824 km/h)
- Length
- 33.84 m (111 ft)
- Wingspan
- 35.8 m (117 ft 5 in) with sharklets
- Engines
- Two CFM56-5 or IAE V2500 turbofans
Major operators
- American Airlines
- United Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa
- Air France
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