There’s a common belief that you’ll feel the same in any narrowbody jet, but the A320 vs 737 cabin pressurization systems handle cabin altitude control differently despite sharing the same objective: keeping passengers comfortable and physiologically safe at cruise. Both aircraft are designed to maintain cabin altitude at or below approximately 8,000 feet at their […]
The Airbus A320 is a narrow-body, twin-engine commercial aircraft developed by Airbus in the 1980s to compete with the Boeing 737. It first flew on February 22, 1987 and entered service in 1988, becoming the first airliner to introduce full digital fly-by-wire flight controls. The history of the Airbus A320 is the story of how […]
Airbus A320 Seat Map Explained The Airbus A320 is one of the most common short- to medium-haul aircraft in modern air travel, operating on thousands of routes worldwide. Built by Airbus, this aircraft is a core part of global airline fleets and is frequently used on busy domestic and regional flights. Having clear information about […]
The Airbus A320 specifications help explain why the A320 family became a dominant single-aisle aircraft in the aviation industry. This Airbus aircraft platform reshaped airline fleets with digital fly-by-wire flight controls, a side-stick interface, and strong commonality. As a result, A320s remain a top choice for airlines worldwide. Overview The Airbus A320 family was developed […]
A320 Autoflight System ATA 22 FMGS • AP/FD • A/THR Managed vs Selected A320 Auto Flight Aviation The Airbus A320 auto flight (autoflight) system is built around the Flight Management and Guidance System (FMGS)—a core part of modern aviation automation described in ATA chapter 22. It combines the flight management system (planning + predictions), flight […]
A Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU) converts three-phase AC power into regulated DC power. It combines a transformer and a rectifier in one compact component. Most aircraft use 115/200 V, 400 Hz AC. The TRU converts this input into stable 28 V DC for avionics, lighting and essential electronics. As a result, the TRU forms a […]
Over 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft were suddenly grounded after an airbus software glitch in a critical flight control computer triggered a global A320 recall. According to regulators, intense solar radiation can corrupt data critical to flight control systems, creating a rare but serious software issue in one ELAC standard. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency […]
The Airbus A320 hydraulic system delivers the hydraulic power to heavy load users such as flight controls, landing gear, brakes, and slats/flaps. According to the Airbus A320 FCOM, the aircraft has 3 hydraulic systems — Green, Yellow, and Blue — each operating around 3000 psi of hydraulic pressure. Each system has its own hydraulic reservoir, […]
The A320 braking system provides reliable braking performance, which is essential for any transport-category aircraft. Engineered to deliver predictable, safe stopping on every landing and rejected takeoff, the Airbus A320 braking system utilizes a multi-layered architecture built around carbon brakes, dual hydraulic sources, and an electronic control computer known as the Brake and Steering Control […]
The Airbus A320’s fuel system is designed to do three things very well: store fuel safely, deliver it reliably to the engines and APU, and keep the aircraft’s balance within limits with minimal pilot workload. This article walks through the practical operation of the system—tank layout, normal engine feed, automatic fuel transfer, and crossfeed usage—then […]