A 320 plane is the best seat. The best seats on the AIRBUS A320, A321 and A319

Airbus a320 aircraft is considered one of the most frequently 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, Rossiya have 50-60 Airbuses in their fleet. Due to its performance, the A320 aircraft fly in the skies of Europe, Asia, as well as the Americas and Australia.

Manufacturer

The Airbus A320 is produced by the Airbus S.A.S. aircraft manufacturing group, its headquarters is located in Toulouse, France, 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 staff of the Airbus corporation exceeds 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 management of the company.

Start of release and modification

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 of the A320-100 (capacity 130 people) and A320-200 (150 people). Today, the "A320 line" also includes models 318, 319 and 321 modifications of the airbus.

For the first time narrow-body (in the cabin there is only one passage between the rows of seats) novelty from airbus industry 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 via a hydraulic drive system. Despite being classified as narrow-body, the Airbus A320 has one of the most impressive fuselages in size - about 20 cm wider than similar airliner models. This feature makes it possible to make passenger seats 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;
• vessel length - 37.6 m;
• takeoff weight - 73.5 tons;
• empty aircraft weight - 42.2 tons (a significant reduction in weight was achieved by designers through the use of light composite materials: plastic reinforced with carbon or fiberglass).

Of 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 / hour.

For your information. The cost of 1 unit of Airbus A-320 is about 94 million dollars.

Meating on the plane

• maximum - 180;
• with two-class accommodation - 150.

In the liners of this model, the height of the cabin has been increased, which made it possible to make the shelves for hand luggage more extensive.

The Airbus A320 was 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 airliner's wings, as well as increase the efficiency of engines (up to 4 percent). Airbus wings elongated in this way do not prevent them from easily maneuvering on the runway and taxiway. There is a technical possibility 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.

The scheme of seats in the cabin

Airbus cabin layout has two main options. So, the Aeroflot A320 airliner in one of the layouts has a 5-row system of seats for business class, and the remaining 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 to 10 (12 to 14) are located along the escape hatches (on both sides of the aircraft body). All other rows of seats are ordinary standard business class seats. Toilets are located behind 24-25 (29-30) rows.

Description of seats by blocks of rows

The location of the most convenient seats for flying in the cabin of the Airbus A320 is easier to imagine on the diagram of the liner used by Aeroflot.

The first row of business can hardly be called convenient - the entire flight has to look at the wall. There is no room to stretch your legs, and there will also be no footrests that are mounted on the seats in front. In addition, cradles for babies are usually attached to the partitions, and there is a high probability of listening to children's cries for the entire flight. They may also be disturbed by smells from neighboring toilets and kitchens. One plus is still there - no one will recline the back of the seat to the passenger on his knees.

Seats of the 6th row of the economy class also rest against the wall, which brings the same inconveniences and advantages as for business passengers. The impossibility of reclining the back of the front seat due to the lack thereof 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 places include the location folding tables not in the back of the chair from the previous row, but in the armrest - this is unusual and not very convenient. In-flight catering service starts from here, so passengers have the opportunity to choose what they like, and not what is left. For passengers with children, the first rows of seats are the best and recommended: for babies, 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, this has both advantages and some inconvenience. The seats in these places are slightly slanted 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 flight attendant's blanket). Hand luggage will have to be unequivocally placed on the luggage racks above the seats, because you can’t put anything in front of your feet, because. this will make it difficult to evacuate. 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, the sick and passengers with small children are not placed here - they will not be able to help the crew in emergency situations). Best Places in the airbus a320 aircraft are marked in green on the diagram. This is row number 10 (14), except for seats A and F. They even sell tickets for it with a small extra charge for comfort (the so-called space seats) - due to the location of the seats immediately behind the emergency exit hatches, an increased space is formed where you can stretch legs, while the backs of the seats are easily lowered (but in the previous two rows they are blocked).

The comfort of seats C and D in the 24th (29th) row (highlighted in yellow) has been reduced, by which people constantly walk and wait in line trying to get to the toilet.

The most unfortunate in terms of comfort are seats 25 (30) of the last row (they are marked in red on the interior plan). Since toilets are located through a thin partition from them, all unpleasant smells and sounds will disturb passengers for the entire flight. Those wishing to visit the bathroom will constantly walk and slam the door. There is also no way to recline the seat back. comfortable position. And, as a conclusion, by the last row of the proposed food and drinks, there is practically no choice left. Tickets for these seats can be taken only in extreme cases.

Armchairs in other rows are ordinary, with no special advantages or disadvantages.

Amenities on board

Due to the large weight and high cost equipment, A320 aircraft are not equipped with Wi-Fi based entertainment systems. For passengers, there are screens in the backs of the front seats (they also provide data on the current location of the liner, flight altitude and temperature overboard). Powerful air conditioners work to purify the air, 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 boards 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 continue to improve and upgrade it. So at the beginning of 2016, the new Airbus A320-Neo was put into operation, which is distinguished by increased efficiency and reduced engine noise.

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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 released in limited quantities, as soon an improved new modification appeared - the A320-200, which became the main one. A320 continue to improve. The newest version of the carrier is the A320 neo.

Specifications

• Number of seats - from 140 to 180
• Wingspan - 34.1 m
• Airliner length - 37.57 m
• Cabin length - 27.5 m
• Cabin width - 3.7 m
• Cruising speed– 840 km/h
• Max Speed– up to 890 km/h
• Flight range - up to 6,150 km

Airbus A320 is very popular with many airlines around the world. Consider the location of the seats in the cabin and find out how to choose the best of them.

Airbus A320 cabin map

Airbus has many different seating arrangements in the cabin. But the company uses only one of them, which has 158 seats: 8 of them are in business class, and 150 are in economy class. The aircraft cabin is divided into two sectors: business and economic. Scheme of the A320 cabin:

Business Class

In this sector of the Airbus, the seats are in the nose of the aircraft according to the 2-2 pattern in 2 rows. If you are looking 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

Behind the partition from the business class is the economy. It starts from row 3 to 27. The chairs are in a 3-3 pattern in a row. Bathrooms are located at the end of the sector, behind 27 nearby.

In front of the 3rd row, we observe a partition that separates the business class. Here more space in front, compared to the standard seats of the salon, food will be served to you first of all, because the service starts from this row, no one will tip over 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 partition.

9 row. Behind him is an emergency exit. From this we can conclude that the back of the seat is motionless, which will make the flight uncomfortable.

10 row is placed between two emergency exits, which gives both pluses and minuses to these places. The upside is that there is extra space up front. Minus - the back of the chair does not recline.

11 row. In front of him is an emergency exit. The presence of more legroom and the fact that the back of the chair is movable makes these seats very comfortable to travel.

Passengers flying in the emergency exit seats (Rows 10 and 11) will be read additional safety rules. Also, don't leave hand luggage at the aisle, it will need to be put on a shelf. Pregnant women, passengers with children, the disabled and passengers who do not speak Russian or English cannot fly to these seats.

26 row is located near the bathrooms. And, since the economy class toilets are only at the end of the plane, there will be a constant crowd of people, unpleasant smells and sounds.

27 row is the last row of the aircraft. It is located in front of the restrooms. In addition to the minuses of the 26th row, in this row the chairs have a fixed back.

Best Places

• Business class - 1st and 2nd row.
• Economy class - 3rd and 11th rows.

good places

• Economy class - 10th row.

bad places

• Economy class - 9th, 26th and 27th rows.

In the bow of the aircraft, the most calm flight. This part is located far from the engines, so there is the least noise and chatter here.

The middle part of the aircraft is quite comfortable. Little felt turbulence, moderate engine noise. But, if you want to fly by the window, then you should know that rows 8-15 are above the wings, which guarantees a limited view from the window.

The tail section is the most uncomfortable and the safest part. According to statistics, passengers flying in this part of the aircraft survive more accidents than other passengers.

To ensure a comfortable flight, you need to familiarize yourself with the scheme of the aircraft that you will fly. It is better to do this on the official website of the airline whose services you use. Have a good flight with S7 Airlines and Airbus A320!

IN aircraft park Aeroflot currently has 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 salon, then it will be easy for you to choose the best places for comfortable flight and avoid the most unfortunate 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

Row 6 located directly behind the partition, which adds some features to these places. On the one hand, there is more legroom, there are no chairs in front of you, the backs of which can be folded back. On the other hand, during the entire flight time you will survey the wall that is in front of your eyes. In addition, these places are favorite and convenient for passengers with small children, because baby cradles are attached to the walls. Therefore, it may turn out that you will fly in a noisy company. As a plus of the front rows, it can be noted that they start distributing food from here, and you will have more choice menu than the passengers sitting at the back of the plane.

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, able-bodied passengers, because in the event of an unforeseen situation, they should be able to help the flight crew 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 handicapped. 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 most worst places, as 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 Vehicle for medium-haul flights. It was created by Airbus S.A.S. "Airbus A320" (photo below), differs from other aircraft of a similar design in more spacious passenger compartment, wide shelves for hand luggage, high load capacity of the lower deck and convenient hatches for luggage.

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, from March 1988 began its commercial exploitation. 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 Hamburg Finkenwerder plant. 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.
• Maximum allowable takeoff weight- 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 similar 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 "Airbus A319" with additional fuel tanks and the ability to fly 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 showed 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 modern technologies forces 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.

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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 an EFIS digital avionics system 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.

characteristic external feature Airbus A320 - slightly sloping nose 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. IN cargo hold can fit 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 A320s were launched 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

Scheme Airbus cabin A320 airline "S7 Airlines»

The best and least comfortable seats on the Airbus A320

Best and Less comfortable places on an 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 your 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.

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.

And here 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 emergency 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.