IATA 31NICAO A19N

Airbus A319neo

Airbus

TravelerPulse profile

Fuel-efficient narrowbody for thin routes and regional markets.

First flight

2017

Category

Narrow-body jet

Seating

120–150 passengers (typically around 140 in single-class)

Range

6,850 km

Engines

Two high-bypass turbofans: CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G

Status

In production

The Airbus A319neo is the smallest member of the A320neo family, featuring new-generation engines and aerodynamic improvements over its predecessor, the A319ceo. It entered service in 2018 and offers significant fuel savings compared to the classic variant, making it well suited for lower-density routes and secondary markets. The aircraft retains the same cross-section as the wider A320neo family, allowing airlines to benefit from commonality in pilot training, maintenance, and ground operations. Its reduced seating capacity combined with extended range capability makes it attractive for point-to-point services and thinner transatlantic or intercontinental routes. The A319neo can be powered by either CFM International LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines. Despite its efficiency credentials, it has attracted fewer orders than the A320neo and A321neo, as airlines increasingly favour larger variants for better per-seat economics.

Notable operators

Major operators include Lufthansa, Air China, IndiGo, and Frontier Airlines.

Notable facts

›The A319neo entered revenue service with Lufthansa in 2018.
›It offers up to 20% fuel savings per seat compared to the A319ceo.
›The type can be fitted with Sharklet wingtip devices as standard.
›It shares a common type rating with the A320neo and A321neo families.
›The A319neo has been the least commercially successful variant of the A320neo family by orders.