Airbus A320neo aircraft in flight
First Flight • 25 Sep 2014In Service • 20 Jan 2016
Twin TurbofanNeo Generation
✈ Narrow-Body • Short/Medium-Haul

Airbus A320neo

The next-generation evolution of Airbus's single-aisle workhorse, combining A320 Family commonality with new-generation turbofan engines and standard sharklets.

MTOW

79.0 t

Range

3,450 nm

Max Seating

194 PAX

Cruise Speed

M0.78

Technical Specifications

Overview

ManufacturerAirbus
Variant ShownA320neo
First Flight25 Sep 2014
Entry Into Service20 Jan 2016
Body TypeNarrow-body
RoleShort/medium-haul airliner

Airframe

Length37.57 m
Height11.76 m
Wingspan35.80 m
Fuselage Width3.95 m
Wing Area122.4 m²

Weights

MTOW79.0 t
MLW67.5 t
MZFW63.8 t
Fuel Capacity24,210 L

Performance

MMOM0.82
Cruise SpeedM0.78
Range3,450 nm
Max Seating194 PAX
Service Ceiling39,800 ft
TO / Landing FieldVariant/weight dependent

Crew & Propulsion

Flight Crew2 pilots
Cabin CrewTypically 4–6
PropulsionTwin turbofan
Engine OptionsCFM LEAP-1A / Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM

Market Context

Aircraft DeliveredFamily: 12,600+ deliveries (Jun 2026)
Main CompetitorBoeing 737-8

Key Features

Fly-By-Wire

Yes — Airbus fly-by-wire flight controls.

Sidestick

Yes — Airbus side-stick controller.

ECAM

Yes — Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor.

Commonality

Very high with A320ceo/A321.

Sharklets

Standard wingtip device.

Notable Operators

  • Air India
  • Air India Express
  • IndiGo
  • Lufthansa
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Wizz Air
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