The Airbus a320 is considered one of the most used passenger airliners. In the world air fleet today there are more than 3.5 thousand aircraft of this series. The largest Russian air carriers such as Aeroflot, S7, Russia have 50-60 Airbuses in their fleets. Due to its characteristics, A320 aircraft fly in the skies of Europe, Asia, as well as both Americas and Australia.
Manufacturer
The Airbus A320 is manufactured by the Airbus S.A.S. aircraft building group, its headquarters are located in French Toulouse, and the aircraft itself is assembled at factories in three countries: France, Germany (Hamburg) and Britain.
Since 2011, another assembly line has been launched - in China. The Airbus corporation employs more than 50 thousand people. The very name of the liner - "airbus" is translated as "air bus", it was the only acceptable linguistic option for the French leadership of the company.
Start of release and modifications
The most popular aircraft of this series can be considered the Airbus 320, which was designed to compete with the popular Boeing 727 series. The release began with modifications A320-100 (capacity 130 people) and A320-200 (150 people). Today the "A320 line" also includes models 318, 319 and 321 airbus modifications.
For the first time a narrow-body (in the cabin there is only one aisle between the rows of seats) novelty from the airbus industrie a320 took to the skies in February 1987. For this aircraft, for the first time in the world, a plane control system was mounted not from the steering wheel, but from external devices using a hydraulic drive system. Despite being classified as a narrow-body aircraft, the A320 has one of the most impressive fuselages - about 20 cm wider than similar aircraft models. This feature makes it possible to make the seats for passengers even more comfortable and install up to six seats in each row.
Flight characteristics
Liner A-320 has the following technicalcharacteristics:
- wing length - 34.1 m;
- aircraft height - 11.8 m;
- length of the vessel - 37.6 m;
- takeoff weight - 73.5 tons;
- empty aircraft weight - 42.2 tons (significant weight reduction was achieved by designers through the use of lightweight composite materials: plastic, reinforced with carbon or fiberglass).
From the flight characteristics should be highlighted:
- maximum flight range - 6150 km;
- cruising speed - 840 km per hour;
- maximum developed speed - 890 km per hour
- maximum flight altitude - 11.3 km;
- fuel consumption - 2.5 t / h.
Note. The cost of 1 unit of Airbus A-320 is about 94 million dollars.
Meats on the plane:
- maximum - 180;
- with two-class accommodation - 150.
In the liners of this model, the cabin height has been increased, which made it possible to make the cabinets for hand luggage more extensive.
The Airbus A320 is the first to use wingtips called sharklets. These parts, about two and a half meters long, are made of lightweight composite materials and serve to improve the aerodynamics of the liner wings, as well as increase engine efficiency (up to 4 percent). The wings lengthened in this way do not interfere with their easy maneuvers on the runway and taxiway. It is technically possible to mount sharklets on already produced and flying liners. These details also visually enhance the design of the aircraft, giving it a futuristic, memorable look.
Seating scheme in the aircraft cabin
The layout of the Airbus cabin has two main options. Thus, the a320 Aeroflot in one of its layouts has a 5-row system of seats for business class, and the rest of the seats are intended for economy class. Less used scheme: two-row business class and even more economy seats.
From 1 to 5 (or 1-2) rows are reserved for business class passengers, 2 seats on each side of the aisle.
6 row (or 3) - economy class seats located in front of the partition between classes. Rows 8 through 10 (12 through 14) are located along the escape hatches (on either side of the aircraft body). All other rows of seats are ordinary standard business class seats. Toilets are located behind rows 24-25 (29-30).
Description of places by row blocks
The location of the most convenient seats for flight in the cabin of the Airbus A320 is easier to imagine on the diagram of the airliner used by Aeroflot.
The first row of business can hardly be called convenient - you have to look at the wall during the entire flight. There is no room to stretch your legs, and there will also be no foot rests that are mounted on the seats in front. In addition, cradles for babies are usually attached to the partitions, and it is highly likely that the entire flight will listen to children's cries. You may also be disturbed by smells from the adjacent toilet and kitchen. One plus is still there - no one will recline the back of the chair to the passenger's knees.
The seats of the 6th row of economy class also rest against the wall, which carries the same inconveniences and advantages as for business passengers. The impossibility of reclining the back of the front seat due to the absence of such, is even more pleasing, since in the economy class there is even less space between the rows than in the business class. The disadvantages of these seats include the location of folding tables not in the back of the chair from the previous row, but in the armrest - this is unusual and not very convenient. Service onboard food starts from here, so passengers have the opportunity to choose what they like, not what is left. For passengers with children, the first rows of seats are the best and most recommended: for infants, you can attach the cradle to the wall, and with older children, you can not be afraid that the child will kick in the back of the passenger sitting in front.
Rows 8 to 10 (12 to 14) are adjacent to emergency exits, which has both advantages and some disadvantages. The seats in these places are slightly sloped due to the presence of hatches on the sides of the cabin, for the same reason it can be a little colder here (the problem is solved simply - with the help of a blanket from the flight attendant). Hand luggage will definitely have to be placed on the luggage racks above the seats, because nothing can be put in front of your feet, because this will complicate possible evacuation. Despite these shortcomings, rows 8-10 are the most convenient (although they are not available to everyone: due to the peculiarities of these places, the elderly, pregnant women, sick people and passengers with small children are not put here - they will not be able to help the crew in emergency situations). The best seats on the airbus a320 are shown in green on the diagram. This is row number 10 (14), except for seats A and F. Tickets are even sold for it with a small extra charge for comfort (the so-called space seats) - due to the location of the seats immediately behind the hatches of emergency exits, an increased space is formed where you can pull out legs, while the backs of the seats drop easily (but in the previous two rows they are blocked).
Reduced the comfort of seats C and D in the 24m (29m) row (highlighted in yellow), past which people are constantly walking and waiting in line to get to the toilet.
The most unfortunate in terms of comfort are seats 25 (30) of the last row (they are marked on the interior plan in red). Since there are toilets through a thin partition from them, all unpleasant smells and sounds will disturb passengers throughout the flight. Those wishing to visit the bathroom and slam the door will constantly walk. It is also not possible to recline the back of the chair to a comfortable position. And, as a conclusion, there is practically no choice left by the last row of the offered food and drinks. Tickets for these seats can only be borrowed in extreme cases.
Chairs in other rows are ordinary, they do not have special advantages or disadvantages.
Amenities on board
Due to the rather heavy weight and high cost of equipment, A320 aircraft are not equipped with Wi-Fi entertainment systems. There are screens for passengers in the backs of the front seats (they also provide data on the current location of the liner, flight altitude and temperature overboard). There are powerful air conditioners for air purification, and there are also individual directional lighting devices - quite bright, but not disturbing others. There are two sockets for every three adjacent chairs, gadgets can be charged via a USB port. It should be noted that not all sides are equipped with these amenities, it all depends on the particular liner.
Airbus A-320 continues to be a very popular aircraft passenger aviation in Europe. Manufacturers keep improving and upgrading it. So at the beginning of 2016, a new Airbus A320-Neo was put into operation, which is distinguished by increased efficiency and reduced engine noise.
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The Airbus A320-100 is the first variation of the Airbus A320, which was developed in the 80s of the last century. The A320-100 was produced in limited quantities, as soon an improved new modification appeared - the A320-200, which became the main one. The A320 continues to be improved. The newest carrier variant is the A320 neo.
Specifications
- Number of seats - from 140 to 180
- Wingspan - 34.1 m
- The length of the airliner - 37.57 m
- Cabin length - 27.5 m
- Cabin width - 3.7 m
- Cruising speed - 840 km / h
- Maximum speed - up to 890 km / h
- Flight range - up to 6,150 km
Airbuses A320 are very popular with many airlines around the world. Let's take a look at the location of the seats on the aircraft and find out how to choose the best ones.
Seat map Airbus A320
The Airbus has many different seat layouts. But the company uses only one of them, in which 158 seats: 8 of them are in business class, and 150 in economy class. The aircraft cabin is divided into two sectors: business and economic. Interior layout of A320:
Business Class
In this sector of the Airbus, the seats are in the nose of the aircraft in a 2-2 2 rows pattern. If you are looking for a place for a comfortable and enjoyable flight with a high level of service, then Business Class is your choice. Each seat has enough personal space for the most relaxing flight in the Airbus A320. There is a separate bathroom for the business class.
Economy class
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Economic class is located behind the partition from the business class. It starts from rows 3 to 27. The seats are in a 3-3 row pattern. Bathrooms are located at the end of the sector, 27 next.
In front of row 3, we see a partition that separates the business class. Here more space in front, in comparison with the standard seats of the cabin, food will be served to you first of all, because service starts from this row, no one will overturn the back of the chair on you, since you have no neighbors in front. But during the flight, you will have to look at the bulkhead.
9 row. Behind him is an emergency exit. From this we can conclude that the back of the chair is motionless, which will make the flight inconvenient.
The 10th row is placed between two emergency exits, which gives both pros and cons to these places. The plus is that there is extra space in front. Minus - the back of the chair does not recline.
11 row. There is an emergency exit in front of it. The more legroom and the flexible backrest make these seats very comfortable to travel.
Passengers flying in the seats at the emergency exits (rows 10 and 11) will be given additional safety rules. Also, you cannot leave carry-on luggage at the aisle, it will need to be put on the shelf. Pregnant women, passengers with children, disabled people and passengers who do not speak Russian or english language.
26 row is located near the bathrooms. And, since the economy class toilets are located only at the end of the plane, there will be a constant crowd of people, unpleasant smells and sounds.
Row 27 is the last row of the aircraft. It is located in front of the washrooms. In addition to the disadvantages of the 26th row, in this row, the chairs have a fixed back.
The best places
- Business class - 1st and 2nd row.
- Economy class - 3 and 11 rows.
Good places
- Economy class - 10 row.
Bad places
- Economy class - rows 9, 26 and 27.
The most quiet flight is in the bow of the aircraft. This part is located far from the engines, so there is the least noise and chatter here.
The middle part of the plane is comfortable enough. There is little turbulence, moderate engine noise. But, if you want to fly by the window, then you should know that 8-15 rows are above the wings, which guarantees a limited view from the window.
The tail section is the most uncomfortable and safest part. According to statistics, passengers who flew in this part of the plane survive in plane crashes more often than other passengers.
To ensure yourself a comfortable flight, you need to familiarize yourself with the scheme of the aircraft you will be flying. It is better to do this on the official website of the airline you use. Happy flight with S7 Airlines and Airbus A320!
Aeroflot is a leading airline civil aviation Russia. The company has one of the youngest fleets in the world with 214 aircraft for small and medium length paths. Of which 73 airliner Airbus A320.
Compared to other planes of this size, the Airbus 320 has a more spacious passenger compartment and spacious cabinets for hand luggage. Since 2012, the A320 airliner has been subject to modernization, as a result of which the wingtips have been replaced with sharklets, which in their appearance resemble shark fins. This process implies fuel savings, an increase in load by 450 kg and an increase in the efficiency of air travel. Modern aircraft this model does not require re-equipment, since the reinforcement of the wings is now done during assembly.
Seat map Airbus A320 Aeroflot
The passenger compartment plan is two class. Recently, Aeroflot has been using two configurations, which differ only in the number of seats in different classes. The plane will accommodate 140 or 158 passengers depending on the cabin layout. Each of them has 20 or 8 business class seats and respectively 120 or 150 economy class seats.
Current interior layout
In order not to be mistaken when choosing a seat, you should clarify which cabin configuration will be applied during your flight. But most often the cabin layout is 20/120.
Business Class
This sector is located in the nose of the aircraft. Business class is always distinguished by comfort and high level of service. Regardless of the configuration of the aircraft, there are 2 seats on each side of the aisle, that is, 4 seats in a row. A decent distance between the seats will make you feel at ease. The seats are much more comfortable than in the economy class, they are wide and equipped with a reclining backrest system at a large angle. The chair in front of you is equipped with a footrest. A separate bathroom is provided here, especially for business class passengers.
Consider a scheme that occurs in most cases, where business class seats are located from the 1st to the 5th row.
There is a wall in front of the 1st row seats. This can be considered a plus, since there is even more space and no one will lean back in front of you. But there are also disadvantages, the presence of a partition can limit feelings of freedom, and the absence of a chair deprives the footrest. There will be an attachment for a cradle on the wall, which is convenient for those who travel with a small child, but not when your neighbors are with a baby, and you want to relax.
4th to 5th row seats that enjoy all the benefits of Business Class to the fullest.
Economy class
Passengers of this class are provided with comfortable seats, they are located 3 on each side of the aisle, a total of 6 seats in a row. A partition separates this class from the previous one. Unfortunately, the bathrooms are only in the back of the cabin.
Economy class starts from the 6th row. Since there is also a wall here, the passengers of this row are provided with more convenience due to the additional space. It is worth noting the absence of passengers in front who would like to recline their backs. All this is more valuable than in business class, because compared to the distance between other seats, there is a difference. For the same reason, the armrests will be motionless, because folding tables are mounted in them. Again, the presence of a partition creates the feeling of an enclosed space.
It is useful to know that mobile armrests are inherent in the 7th and 11th to 25th rows.
In the 8th row, the backs of the seats are motionless, due to the location behind them, emergency exits. This is strictly for security reasons.
The 9th row has the same properties as the 8th row, but at the same time there is space for the passage to the emergency exit. Thanks to this, there is additional space to stretch your legs. It will also be much easier to get up and out of here. Places A and F may not be convenient, they are located near the hatch and most likely in a canted position.
The 10th row is located in front of the emergency exit, there is legroom, while the backrests recline properly. There is a lack of seats A and F in that, due to the proximity to the hatches, the seats are crooked. But B, C, D, E are considered places of increased comfort, they are also called Space +.
It is forbidden to fill the free space on the floor in these two rows with hand luggage. This will help to block the escape hatches.
Important! Pregnant women, passengers with children or animals, the elderly or people with disabilities must not fly in the rows in front of emergency exits.
If you want to sit near the porthole to contemplate the view from the window, the presence of the wing will limit the view, in the 11th to 15th rows.
From the 16th to the 24th row there are ordinary economy class seats. A distinctive pattern, the further to the end, the closer to the toilets.
Seats of the 25th row are considered the most inconvenient. Firstly, the close location to the bathrooms will inconvenience you in the form of an unpleasant odor, noise and increased traffic, perhaps even a queue accumulation near your place. In addition, the backs of the chairs do not recline, since there is a partition at the back. You will be forced to sit in one position throughout the flight.
The best places for the A320 are:
In business class:
- 1st row seats
In economy class:
- all seats of the 6th row;
- seats B, C, D, E - 10th row.
The worst seats are located only in economy class, these are:
- seats of the 8th row;
- seats of the 25th row.
Useful information
In choosing the best place for themselves, everyone is guided by personal needs. In turn, we want to provide you with some more general advice.
- Seats in the front of the aircraft are relatively quiet and more fresh airsince the air conditioning system works better here. Moderate noise and low turbulence prevail in the middle. Despite all the shortcomings of the tail section of the cabin, it is the safest
- Most often, passengers choose seats near the windows so that they can look out the window. But few people think that at night this advantage is reduced to zero. At the same time, there is an advantage, if you want to spend time calmly or sleep, no one will touch you at this place. But if you need to go out, you have to disturb the neighbors.
- The seats located near the aisles are convenient in that they are much easier to get off and on when needed. But if your neighbors go out often, you will need to make an effort all the time in order to miss them. In addition, flight attendants with a trolley, and all the more who walk around the cabin, can hurt you throughout the flight.
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Airbus A320 is a family of narrow-body aircraft for short and medium haul airlines developed by the European consortium Airbus S.A.S.
The Airbus A320 is the world's first passenger aircraft with a fly-by-wire control system (EDSU), a cockpit equipped with side control sticks instead of conventional steering columns, and a horizontal tail made entirely of composite materials.
The Airbus A320 is equipped with an EFIS digital avionics complex manufactured by the French company THOMSON-CSF, consisting of six color multifunctional displays for displaying flight and navigation information, as well as data on the operation of onboard systems and warnings about failures. All avionics are ARINC 700 compliant.
A characteristic external feature of the Airbus A320 is a slightly sloping front landing gear.
Compared to other airliners of similar dimensions, the A320 series features a spacious passenger compartment with large carry-on bins, large cargo capacity on the lower (cargo) deck and wide hatches for loading baggage.
The Airbus A320 has one central aisle, four passenger entrances and four emergency exits. The cargo area can hold seven AKH containers - three in the front, four in the back.
The A320 is the base model of Airbus' medium-haul aircraft family, which also includes the A318, A319, A321 models.
The first Airbus A320 went on the air lines in 1988. Since then, the aircraft has been produced in large numbers, sometimes reaching record production rates for civil aircraft (over 40 aircraft per month). Currently, more than 2,000 Airbus A320s have been built, and the number of orders has exceeded 4,000.
Flight performance
- Maximum speed: 871 km / h
- Cruising speed: 845 km / h
- Flight range: 6300 km
- Liner capacity: economy class - 180 passengers, economy / business - 150 passengers
Arrangement and numbering of seats in the cabin, seating scheme in the Airbus A320
Scheme of the Airbus cabin A320 airlinesS7 Airlines» 
Better and less comfortable seats on the Airbus A320
Better and less comfortable seats on the Airbus A320 of S7 Airlines
3 row - very similar to the first, but the partition is much closer, so the legs will not be so comfortable, besides, the class of seats is economic. Since there are no chairs in front, the tables are fixed to the armrests and cannot be lifted.
The advantage of these seats is that there are no passengers in front, therefore, there is a guarantee that the back will not be tilted in front of you and the space for the knees will not be reduced.
Backrests 9tha number of have restrictions when reclining, sometimes not recline at all, since there are emergency exits behind them.
Places in 10 rowy have the same disadvantages as places in 9, but their advantage is that the distance to the previous row is increased.
9 and 10 rows are not allowed accommodate passengers with children, people with disabilities, and also block the passage to the emergency exit. All luggage must be stowed away in the carry-on baggage compartment at the top.11 row the best. Chairs recline, there is enough free legroom, there are no toilets and technical rooms nearby. But here it is also not allowed to obstruct the passage to the emergency exit.
But seats A and F in this row, those located directly at the escape hatches are slightly worse. The seats are much narrower than the standard ones and they can be slightly deployed inside the cabin. Typically, these chairs lack one armrest.
Seats 26 in row C and D located near the aisle and toilets, which is not the most comfortable condition.
Seats in the 27th row (the last row) the least comfortable. The backs of the chairs are fixed, there are toilets nearby. However, if the flight is not fully loaded, the last rows may be completely free. While traveling, you can sleep comfortably in all three seats.
Better and less comfortable seats on the Airbus A320 of Aeroflot
- The chairs have a large tilt angle, but there will be no chairs in front of you, so you don't have to be afraid that someone might recline their backs.
- In business class, they rarely fly with small children, but each cabin is equipped with attachments for baby bassinets, which are located on the wall in front of the first row.
- There are no special leg mounts.
8 row loses much to other economy class seats, since the backs do not recline. But the advantage is that these places are closer to the emergency exits than others.
9 row also has the disadvantage of reclining the seat backs, but this is successfully compensated for by the large distance between the rows. This convenience allows you to sit comfortably and, if necessary, stretch your legs. Also, if any of the neighbors decides to get up, he can pass without disturbing you. End locations A and Fslightly lose to the central C, D, B, E, as they can be slightly skewed due to the proximity to the emergency hatch.
Extreme locations 10A and 10F also a little crooked, as they are close to emergency exits, but their backs recline easily, and there is a lot of legroom between the rows.
Best Economy Class Seats are situated in 10 row (B, C, D, E)... Passenger comfort is achieved due to the increased legroom (due to the proximity of all the same emergency exits), while the seat backs can be easily reclined. However, if you are carrying carry-on baggage, it should not be placed under the seats or at the legs, as this can make it difficult to access the escape hatches.
9 and 10 rows not accessible to the elderly, people with disabilities and passengers with children.
Aisle seats in row 24not comfort due to the proximity of toilets.
25 row seatsare considered the most uncomfortable in the plane. They are located right next to the toilets and there is no possibility of reclining the back of some chairs. Places in this row should be taken last.
Other places are standard for aircraft of this class and do not have pronounced advantages or disadvantages in the convenience of the flight.
The final assembly of aircraft of the Airbus A 320 family is carried out at four sites: in Toulouse (France), Hamburg (Germany), Tianjin (China) and Mobile (USA). Toulouse is responsible for the final assembly of the A 320, Hamburg for the A 318, A 319, A 320 and A 321, Tianjin for the A 319 and A 320, the A 319, A 320 and A 321 are assembled on the Mobile assembly line.In total, the aircraft fleet of this airline includes 51 A320 units.
For convenience, we will depict one of them schematically and figure out which places are best to book, and which ones should not be taken or taken last.
Note that if recently all A320 aircraft had the same configuration, now there are already two of them (this can be seen in the first figure). The only difference is in the ratio of business / economy class seats.
We will analyze that scheme, call it “Layout 1 ″, which is used in a larger number of aircraft (aircraft side numbers are next to each scheme), and in parentheses we will indicate identical row numbers for“ Layout 2 ″ 
Seats 1-5 (1-2) rowThese are business class seats. In these Aeroflot planes, the step between the rows in business is not very large, compared to the Airbus A330, for example. Let's note several features of the first row:
1. No one will recline the back of their seat on you, and since the angle of inclination of business chairs is large enough, this is important.
2. In front of you on the wall there are mounts for cradles. Therefore, there is a possibility that passengers with small children will be in the neighborhood with you. Although in business class this is extremely rare and rather an exception.
3. The seats in the first row do not have a "step", it is such a comfortable footrest. On these aircraft, it is installed under the seat in front.
Seats in 6 (6) row. Located in front of the partition. These places also have several features, both positive and negative:
1. As with the first row of business class, no one will recline their seat on you. In Economy Class, this is even more important as the row spacing is minimal.
2. Serving food starts from your row, ie. you will receive it first.
3. There is enough knee room, but you cannot stretch your legs.
4. There are mounts in the wall for baby bassinets, so it is possible to be near babies.
5. Some passengers are not very comfortable looking at the wall during the whole flight.
Perhaps that's all. Whether or not you should book these places is up to you.
Seats in 8 (12) row Worse than standard economy class seats, as there are emergency exits immediately behind them. Because of this, the chairs do not recline or have a strong limitation in this.
Seats in 9 (13) row The backs in this row also do not recline, however, there is one very significant advantage. The distance to 8 (12) rows is increased, therefore, there are many free space for legs. The neighbors will not bother you if they want to get up from their seats. Seats A and F are slightly worse - due to the fact that they are near the hatch, the seats may be slightly "sloped".
Seats 10A and 10F (14A and 14F) The seats are slightly crooked due to the proximity emergency exit... However, there is plenty of legroom and the backrest reclines as standard.
Places in 10 row B, C, D, E (14 B, C, D, E) The best economy class seats on board. The backrests recline quietly and the emergency exit provides plenty of legroom. You will be very comfortable during the flight.
However, these places also have small restrictions. Carry-on baggage cannot be placed at the legs or under the seats, blocking the passage to the hatches.
Same, on 9 (13) and 10 (14) passengers with children, disabled people and elderly people cannot fly in the rows.
24 (29) row, seats C and D - proximity to toilets can be inconvenient.
Last, 25 (30) row ... Some of the backs of the chairs in this row do not recline, and the proximity to the toilets is not the most pleasant.
Near you will be constantly walking "willing", and sometimes queues will form. Also, the sound of a slamming door and a flush tank will accompany you during the flight.
Register for such places as last, when there are simply no other options.
A couple of general points about the seating arrangement in the Airbus A320 are their disadvantages and advantages.
The seats located next to the porthole have the advantage of being able to look into it during the flight (this, of course, depends on the flight time and weather). If you are flying at night, this advantage does not count. Also, the neighbor will not bother you if he wants to get up. These places have one drawback - it is not very convenient to leave it yourself. Therefore, if there is no need to go to the toilet often or you intend to oversleep the entire flight, choose a seat near the window.
The seats, which are located near the aisle, have their dignity - it is very easy to get off of it, if necessary, to the toilet. The disadvantages are as follows - a neighbor may bother him if he needs to get up. Flight attendants with carts and passengers who pass through the cabin to the galley and toilets can also interfere. Therefore, if you are flying with a child and, most likely, you will often have to go to the toilet. Or you yourself have a need to go to the restroom more often, then choose from the edge of the place.
