IATA 319ICAO A319

Airbus A319

Airbus

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Shrunk A320 family member, ideal for thinner routes.

First flight

1995

Category

Narrow-body jet

Seating

120–160 passengers (typically 124 in two-class)

Range

6,850 km

Engines

Two CFM56-5B or IAE V2500 turbofans (A319ceo); CFM LEAP-1A or PW1100G (A319neo)

Status

In production

The Airbus A319 is a narrow-body, single-aisle commercial jet airliner and the smallest member of the original A320 family. It is essentially a shortened version of the A320, with the fuselage reduced by approximately 3.73 metres, allowing it to carry fewer passengers over similar or extended ranges. First entering service in 1996, the A319 quickly found favour with airlines seeking flexibility on thinner routes while maintaining commonality with the broader A320 family. Its range capability made it suitable for transatlantic operations, and several airlines configured it for long-haul, low-density routes. A re-engined variant, the A319neo (New Engine Option), entered service in 2018, featuring CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines for improved fuel efficiency. Despite strong competition from the Boeing 737 series, the A319 remains in widespread service globally.

Notable operators

Major operators include Lufthansa, easyJet, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air France, and Frontier Airlines.

Notable facts

›The A319 shares approximately 95% parts commonality with the A320, reducing training and maintenance costs.
›It was the first A320-family variant certificated for ETOPS-180 operations, enabling transatlantic routes.
›A corporate jet derivative, the ACJ319, is used as a long-range VIP and government transport.
›The A319neo achieved its first flight in March 2017 and entered service with Volaris in 2018.
›Total orders for the A319 family (ceo and neo combined) have exceeded 1,500 aircraft.