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The 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 (EFCS), a cockpit equipped with side sticks instead of conventional control columns, and an all-composite horizontal tailplane.
The Airbus A320 is equipped with a digital avionics system EFIS 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 on-board systems and warnings about failures. All avionics comply with the ARINC 700 standard.
A characteristic external feature of the Airbus A320 is a slightly sloping front landing gear.
Compared to other airliners of similar size, the A320 series features a spacious passenger cabin with large carry-on bins, large lower deck (cargo) deck capacity and wide luggage loading hatches.
The Airbus A320 has one central aisle, four passenger entrances and four emergency exits. The cargo hold can hold seven AKH containers - three in the front, four in the back.
The A320 is the base model of the Airbus family of medium haul aircraft, which also includes the A318, A319, A321 models.
The first Airbus A320 entered the air lines in 1988. Since then, the aircraft has been produced in large quantities, sometimes reaching record production rates for civil aircraft construction (more than 40 aircraft per month). To date, over 2,000 Airbus A320s have been built, with over 4,000 orders.
Flight performance
- Maximum speed: 871 km/h
- Cruise speed: 845 km/h
- Flight range: 6300 km
- Liner capacity: economy class - 180 passengers, economy / business - 150 passengers
Location and numbering of seats in the cabin, seating diagram in the Airbus A320 aircraft
Schemecabin Airbus A320 airline "S7 Airlines» 
The best and least comfortable seats on the Airbus A320
The best and least 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 raised.
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.
Seat backs 9throw have limitations when tilting, sometimes not tilting at all, since emergency exits are located behind them.
Places in row 10 y have the same disadvantages as places in 9, however, their advantage is that the distance to the previous row is increased.
On the 9th and 10th rows is not allowed accommodate passengers with children, people with disabilities, as well as block the passage to the emergency exit. All baggage must be placed in the hand luggage compartment located at the top.11 row the best. The chairs recline, there is enough free space for the legs, there are no toilets and technical rooms nearby. But here it is also not allowed to block up the passage to the emergency exit.
But seats A and F in this row, located directly at the emergency hatches, a little worse. Armchairs are much narrower than standard ones and they can be slightly deployed inside the cabin. Usually these chairs do not have one armrest.
Seats 26 rows C and D located at the aisle and toilets, which is not the most comfortable condition.
Seats in row 27(last row) the least comfortable. The backs of the seats are fixed, there are toilets nearby. However, if the flight is not fully loaded, the last rows may be completely free. During the journey, you can sleep comfortably on all three seats.
The best and least comfortable seats on the Airbus A320 of Aeroflot
- The chairs have a large angle of inclination, but there will be no chairs in front of you, so you can not be afraid that someone might recline their backs.
- Small children are rarely flown in business class, but each cabin is equipped with bassinet mounts, which are located on the wall in front of the first row.
- There are no special fasteners for the legs.
8 row it loses a lot to other economy class seats, as the backs do not recline. But the advantage is that these places are located closer than others to emergency exits.
9 row also has the disadvantage of reclining the backs of the seats, but this is successfully compensated by the large distance between the rows. This convenience allows you to comfortably sit and, if necessary, stretch your legs. Also, if any of the neighbors decide to get up, they can pass without disturbing you. End points A and F slightly lose to the central C, D, B, E, as they can be slightly beveled due to the proximity to the escape hatch.
End points 10A and 10F also a little crooked, because they are close to the emergency exits, but the backs of their seats recline easily, and there is a lot of legroom between the rows.
Best seats in economy class are situated in 10th row (B,C,D,E). Passenger comfort is achieved due to the increased legroom (due to the proximity of the same emergency exits), while the seat backs easily recline. However, if you are carrying carry-on luggage, it cannot be placed under the seats or at the feet, which can make it difficult to access escape hatches.
9 and 10 rows not accessible to the elderly, people with disabilities and passengers with children.
Aisle seats in row 24 not comfort due to the proximity of toilets.
Seats 25 row, are considered the most uncomfortable in airplane. They are located close to the toilets and there is no possibility to recline 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 pluses or minuses in terms of convenience during the flight.
The final assembly of Airbus A 320 family aircraft is carried out at four sites: in Toulouse (France), Hamburg (Germany), Tianjin (China) and Mobile (USA). Toulouse is responsible for the final assembly of A 320, Hamburg for A 318, A 319, A 320 and A 321, Tianjin for A 319 and A 320, A 319, A 320 and A 321 are assembled on the assembly line in Mobile.This aircraft belongs to the type of narrow-body models. It was released in 1988, and has proven itself on the positive side at short and medium distances.
Aircraft characteristics
Airbus A320 (Airbus A320) was equipped by the standards of the 1980s according to the advanced word of technology, especially the cockpit and fly by wire control systems (electronic control system). Gone are the pointer instruments, in their place are electronic ones, occupying almost the entire dashboard. The steering wheels have been replaced by side handles, the movements of which are processed by on-board computers and only then actuate the steering planes. Automation of the aircraft made it possible to control with the help of a crew consisting of only two pilots.
The A320 differs from other airliners of this type due to the fact that the cabin is more spacious and the cargo capacity is increased.
After 2000, the following innovations were used on all models:
- information panel with a touch LED display;
- lighting above each chair, adjusting its brightness from 0 to 100%;
- liquid crystal instrument panels in the cockpit.
The computer shell of the aircraft has also been completely modernized. All this makes the Airbus A320 very popular all over the world and one of the most ordered models.
Composite materials make up about 20% of the A320's design, which reduces its maximum takeoff weight and contributes to significant fuel savings due to improved aerodynamics.
The aircraft is equipped with digital avionics, consisting of 6 displays. It displays all the necessary information about the operation of aircraft systems and failure warnings, as well as navigation.
Where are they produced?
Until 2008, the aircraft was assembled only in France, but due to the high demand for the model, production was opened in Germany. In addition, the production line was opened in China, it produces 4 aircraft per month. Transportation of all aircraft components is carried out on the A300-600ST aircraft.
Airbus S.A.S plans to increase the number of aircraft produced to 42 per month. Most of the orders are leasing and Asian companies, where it is most popular and in demand.
The development of the aircraft began in 1984, and in 1988 Air France received a new aircraft. The A320 can carry up to 180 passengers and cover a distance of up to 6,000 km. The main competitors of the aircraft are the Boeing 737 and Bombardier CS 300. The domestic Tu-154 is not a competitor due to high fuel consumption. Tu-204 - comparable in performance, but produced in a limited volume. A new generation of Airbuses is already in production, and is called the neo prefix.
Of the domestic carriers, this type of aircraft is operated by the Rossiya low-cost airline. It has several A320s in its fleet. The Airbus A 321 is already widely used.
The best seats on board
Seats in the A320 can be arranged in several ways. But each modification is as convenient as possible for passengers. All aircraft were created in two classes. For rows, there may be the following variations: 4, 5, 6 seats. The business class is arranged according to the 2 + 2 scheme. It is for him that the first 5 rows are reserved.
The seat backs do not recline here, but there are steps for the legs. The last row is adjacent to the common economy class cabin. As for him, these are seats from the 6th to the 25th row. Everything is pretty monotonous here, although there are also improved seats purchased for an additional fee. However, for them, the passenger must meet certain requirements of the company.
At Aeroflot Airlines
A320 of the Aeroflot company - in the 6th, 9th and 10th row of the economy there are the best places. Row 6 doesn't have reclining front seats, but you'll get food first and get a bassinet for a small baby. Of the minuses - little legroom. 
In the 9th row there is a lot of legroom, but the backrests recline in front.
The tenth row is the best in the economy, but not everyone can be put here because of the proximity of the emergency exit.
At S7
The company has a fleet of 18 A320 aircraft of two class modifications. Here, 8 seats are for business class, and 150 for economy class.
There is a lot of free space in the 1st row of the business class, but the partition from the cockpit will cause some discomfort. The third row is already an economy class, it is also located near the partition, but there is no one in front, and there is a certain freedom for the legs.
Some of the best seats are in the 11th row. The seats are comfortable, the legs can be extended and the backrest can be easily reclined. The only restriction is that you cannot put hand luggage on the aisle so as not to block the emergency exit.
In "Ural Airlines"
The fleet of Ural Airlines includes 23 A320 aircraft. There is also a two-class layout - 12 business class seats and 144 economy class seats.
From 1st to 3rd row - business class. Regardless of the partition or proximity to the economy - these are convenient places.
The fourth row is already economy class. Here the partition is far enough away and there is legroom. The tenth row has more space up to the seats in front, but the backs cannot recline.
The best seats in economy class are the 11th row. There is also legroom and the backrest leans back.
At Red Wings Airlines
The company's aircraft fleet includes several A321s, new aircraft from the A320 family. It provides 220 passenger seats, which are also divided into classes.
From the first to the seventh row - business class. By default, these are the most comfortable seats on the entire aircraft.
The eighth row is the best of the economy class. Large selection of food and drinks. There is space in front.
The seats of the twentieth row have increased comfort. There is also a lot of free space.
Yamal Airlines
Yamal Airlines operates eight A320 aircraft. All of them are made in two class versions and have 8 business class seats and 156 economy class seats. 
The first two rows are occupied by the usual business class. Preference can still be given to the first, where you can freely stretch your legs. The second row is located closer to the economy class and is not suitable for a quiet and calm flight.
The third row of the economy class also features legroom.
As a standard for such an arrangement, the best seats are in row 11, they are best in economy class in terms of comfort and free space.
cockpit
The pilot's compartment is very comfortable and ergonomic. Here all the space is used to the maximum. By replacing the steering wheel with a control knob, there was a place for tables with documentation. Unlike its competitor, the Boeing 737, everything here is in order and in its place. 
Summarizing all of the above about the Airbus A320, we get a good medium and short range aircraft. The interior is comfortable and has a number of significant advantages over competitors. The design itself and the electronic filling are still successfully modernized and meet the latest requirements of technical progress. Economy and low engine noise make it more profitable to use.
We hope that we have helped to understand the intricacies of choosing a seat, which directly affects the comfort during the flight. After all, this is a rather important component of work or, on the contrary, the beginning of a vacation. Pleasant flight!
Aeroflot's aircraft fleet currently includes 60 Airbuses A320 designed for short and medium distance flights with a maximum length of up to 4,000 kilometers.
The company owns two Airbus A320 configurations:
Airbus A 320-214: 20 seats in the business class cabin, 120 seats in the economy class cabin.
Airbus A 320: 8 seats in the business class cabin, 150 seats in the economy class cabin.
IMPORTANT: if you book or buy a ticket, but do not know which aircraft configuration you will fly in, be guided by the number of seats. The Airbus A320-214 has only 25 rows, 5 of which are in the business class cabin. In the Airbus 320 of a different configuration, there are only 30 rows, 2 of which are reserved for business class.
If you know the layout of the cabin, then it will be easy for you to choose the best seats for a comfortable flight and avoid the worst places.
The best seats in the business class cabin
The business class cabin in the Airbus A320 is less spacious than, for example, in the Airbus A330: the distance between the seats is not very large, but more than in the economy class. The backs of the chair recline at a large enough angle to take a comfortable position. Despite this, seats in the business class in the Airbus A320 are considered the most convenient and desirable, since comfortable conditions are created for the flight (calm environment, comfortable seats, a varied food menu and an expanded entertainment system, attentive service).
The seats in the business class cabin of the Airbus A320 are arranged in two lines. Rows 5 or 2 (in different aircraft configurations).
In general, all seats in the business class cabin are comfortable and good. When only 8 people are flying in the cabin, all the more you should not worry about anything.
1st row: seats C and D in the business class of the Airbus A320-214 can be a little uncomfortable due to the proximity of the bathroom. The noise of flushing water and the walking of passengers can disturb your peace of mind.
5 row may be uncomfortable due to the proximity of the economy class cabin, where it can be quite noisy.
The best seats in the economy class cabin
Rows located near emergency exits also have their own characteristics.
Row 8(or row 12 in another configuration) is inconvenient in that the backs of the seats are fixed so as not to obstruct the passage to the emergency exit located at the back.
Row 9(or row 13 in another configuration) is also equipped with seats without a reclining function, but it has some advantage, namely, free legroom in front, which will allow you to take a freer and more comfortable posture.
Row 10(or row 14 in a different configuration): the seats in this row are considered the most comfortable, as there is enough legroom in front, and the back of the seat deviates in standard mode. These seats (except seats in A and F in row 10) are called Space + and have special requirements for passengers. For safety reasons, such seats should be occupied by healthy capable passengers, because in the event of an unforeseen situation, they should be able to help the crew on board to evacuate the rest of the passengers. Therefore, it is not allowed to sit here for passengers with children under 12 years of age and carrying animals, pregnant women, the elderly, people with disabilities. It is also important to note that, also for safety reasons, it is forbidden to clutter up emergency exits with bags and hand luggage.
Row 25(or row 30 in a different configuration): here are the worst places, since they are located next to the toilet, and the backs of the chairs do not deviate. All this involves an uncomfortable upright posture throughout the flight and a constant flow of people who create noise and movement that disturbs your peace.
Thus, in order to choose the best seats on an airplane, you need to know the layout of the cabin. The best seats are in the front rows and near emergency exits. The most undesirable places to book are at the tail of the plane.
The Airbus A320 aircraft is a representative of narrow-body aircraft for medium-haul flights. It was created by Airbus S.A.S. The Airbus A320 (photo below) differs from other aircraft of a similar design in a more spacious passenger cabin, wide shelves for hand luggage, a high carrying capacity of the lower deck and convenient luggage hatches.
Short story
The Airbus A320 was developed back in the mid-1980s. At that time, it could easily be called innovative. He, for example, became the first non-military aircraft equipped with Fly-By-Wire (electronic remote control system). Previously, this technology was used only on fighters. Ordinary steering wheels were replaced with side control handles, and dial indicators were abandoned in favor of displays. Computers also took the place of the flight engineer, which provided the calculation of all the necessary flight parameters and controlled the work of the crew. The weight of the aircraft was first lightened with the help of composite materials. "Airbus A320" made its first flight in 1987, since March 1988 began its commercial operation. This aircraft at that time had no equal. He went far ahead of his main competitors, the Boeing, while boasting a lower price due to the reduction in the cost of the fuselage skin.
Until the beginning of February 2008, the installation of the aircraft could only be carried out in the city of Toulouse (France), but since March 2008, due to increased demand, work was also carried out at the Finkenwerder plant in Hamburg. Moreover, an assembly line for the A320 series was later opened in China. As of 2011, the estimated performance was 4 air vehicles per month.
Almost 30 years have passed since the release of the first prototype. During this time, the aircraft has been repeatedly upgraded. The latest modification - "Airbus A320 NEO" - features improved wings and engine.
Technical characteristics of the aircraft "Airbus A320"
- Best seats: 10th or 11th row (depending on configuration).
- Crew - 2 people.
- Length - 35.57 meters.
- Wingspan - 34.1 meters.
- The fuselage diameter is 3.95 meters.
- The maximum allowable takeoff weight is 780 centners.
- Cruising speed - 910 km / h (840 km / h).
- Noise level on takeoff - 82 decibels.
- The maximum possible flight height is up to 11.8 meters.
- Flight range - up to 6.15 kilometers.
- Passenger capacity depends on the configuration and ranges from 150 to 180 people.
A320 aircraft family
A318 is the smallest of the representatives of the line. The basic configuration of the A318 is designed to carry 107 passengers in two-class cabins. In a single-class variation of the model, the capacity is 132 passengers. He made his first flight in July 2003. This aircraft can fly up to 5950 km. The A318 can also be used at airports with shorter runways than aircraft of the same size and capacity. It is suitable for operation at airports located within the city.
A319 - A modified version of the A320 with a shortened fuselage. This was achieved by reducing the number of seats for passengers in two rows. Its dimensions allow you to cover a distance of up to 6850 kilometers. This is the longest range of the entire A320 family. Designed to carry 124 passengers. The permissible range is about 6650 kilometers, a variant with an increased capacity of 32 seats is produced, but with a lower maximum flight distance.
A319CJ - business aircraft with a very small capacity, but a much greater flight range.
A319LR - modification of the "Airbus A319" with additional fuel tanks and the ability to fly at a distance of 8.3 kilometers.
A319ACJ (another name is Airbus Corporate Jet) is a corporate aircraft that can carry 39 passengers with a flight range of up to 12,000 kilometers.
A320 is a twin-engine airliner with a central aisle in the passenger cabin. It features four entrances for passengers and four emergency exits. The Airbus A320 has a maximum capacity of 180 passengers. In the basic two-class version, up to 150 passengers are accommodated in the cabin. The average flight range is 4600 kilometers.
A321 is an extended version of the same Airbus A320. Capacity - from 185 to 220 passengers. The aircraft first took to the air in 1994. The flight range is 5600 kilometers.
New Engine Options
Airbus has long been developing new engines that will power the Airbus A320. The layout of the cabin is shown below. This development was called New Engine Option, abbreviated as NEO. Customers are offered a choice of Pratt & Whitney PW1000G and CFM International LEAP-X engines. They are nearly 16 percent more fuel efficient, although the net savings will be slightly less, as approximately 2 percent of the money saved will be spent on reinstalling engines on existing models. The new devices will provide greater range (approximately 950 kilometers) and payload (as much as two tons). The A320 NEO also features redesigned shark fin wings.
Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G
The Airbus CEO said that with the installation of Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G series engines, a 15-20 percent reduction in operating costs can be guaranteed. The first aircraft of this type will be delivered in 2016. In total, Airbus plans to produce 4,000 A320 NEO class aircraft over the next 15 years. One of the largest customers was the American air transport company Virgin America, which completed all the documents and paid for the order for 30 brand new Airbuses at once. In total, 60 aircraft are to be delivered under the contract. IndiGo also took an interest in the new engines and signed a contract for the supply of about 150 A320 NEO aircraft.
Competition
The main competitor in the aircraft market for the A320 family are Boeing aircraft. For example, the Boeing 757 is a competitor to the Airbus A321, as it has a greater flight range and greater passenger capacity. Fortunately for Airbus S.A.S., this aircraft model was discontinued in 2005. Although the Airbus A320, which has always been very well received by passengers, has long been the most popular aircraft, the development of modern technology is forcing developers to improve the liner again and again. In addition, the appearance of the Next Generation aircraft on the market pushed the entire A320 family, which prompted Airbus to release the A320 NEO class aircraft.
Now we will consider a special case of the A320 configuration, namely the one that Aeroflot uses on its flights. In total, the aircraft fleet of this airline has 51 A320 units.
Let's look at the Airbus A320 cabin layouts available on the Aeroflot website
For convenience, we will depict one of them schematically and figure out which places are best to book, and which ones you should not take or take at the very least.
I note that if quite recently all Aeroflot A320 aircraft had the same configuration, now there are already two of them (this can be seen in the first figure). The difference is only in the ratio of business / economy class seats.
We will analyze that scheme, we will call it “Layout 1″, which is used in a larger number of aircraft (aircraft tail numbers are next to each scheme), and in brackets we will indicate identical row numbers for “Layout 2″
Seats 1-5 (1-2) in a row These are business class seats. In these Aeroflot aircraft, the step between the rows in business is not very large, compared to the Airbus A330, for example. Let's take a look at some of the features of the first row:
1. No one will recline their seat on you, and since the angle of inclination of business chairs is large enough, this is important.
2. There are mounts for baby cradles on the wall in front of you. Therefore, there is a possibility that passengers with small children will be in your neighborhood. Although in the business class this is extremely rare and rather an exception.
3. The seats in the first row do not have a “footrest”, it is such a comfortable footrest. On these aircraft, it is installed under the front seat.
Seats in 6 (6) row. Located in front of the barrier. These places also have several features, both positive and negative:
1. As with the first row of business class, no one will lean back on you. In economy class, this is even more important, since the distance between the rows is minimal.
2. Catering starts from your row, i.e. you will get it first.
3. There is enough space for the knees, but the legs cannot be extended.
4. There are mounts for baby cradles in the wall, so the neighborhood with babies is possible.
5. Some passengers are not very comfortable looking at the wall for the entire flight.
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Perhaps that's all. Whether or not you should book these places is up to you.
Seats in 8 (12) row Worse than the 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 is a lot of free legroom. 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 can be slightly "slanted".
Seats 10A and 10F (14A and 14F) The seats are a little crooked due to the proximity of the emergency exit. However, there is plenty of legroom and the backs recline as standard.
Seats in 10th row B,C,D,E (14 B,C,D,E) The best economy class seats on board. The seat backs recline quietly, and there is plenty of legroom because of the emergency exit. You will be very comfortable during the flight.
However, these places also have some limitations. Hand luggage cannot be placed at the feet and under the seats, blocking the passage to the hatches.
Same way, for 9 (13) and 10 (14) rows, passengers with children, with disabilities and the elderly cannot fly.
