CFM56 vs IAE V2500 – Airbus A320 Family Engine Types
On the Airbus A320 family, there are 2 engine types available: the CFM International CFM56 and the IAE V2500. There are …
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Airbus Flaps/THS Setting
On the Takeoff page on the MCDU, the takeoff configuration is entered into the FMS. This takeoff configuration comprises settings …
What is Flex Temperature? Flex TO (Takeoff) Temperature
Flex (short for flexible) temperature is an Airbus-centric term used to describe the use of derated thrust takeoff procedures. Similar …
Airbus Engine Mode Selector Crank
On Airbus aircraft, the engine ignition system is controlled via a singular switch that controls the engine start process. This …
Airbus Detents and Autothrust (A/THR) System
From the A320 series onwards, the throttle and power setting system on Airbus aircraft is designed to maximize efficiency, safety, …
A320-100 vs A320-200: Key Differences Between the Types
The Airbus A320 family is considered the most commercially successful narrowbody aircraft of all time. With over 10,000 aircraft produced …
A320 Fuel Burn Per Hour | Airbus A320 Fuel Consumption
Perhaps one of the most important metrics for measuring capability and performance, the fuel consumption of an aircraft is a …
Can an A320 Fly Over The Atlantic? | Narrowbody Transatlantic Operations
With thousands in service worldwide, the Airbus A320 series is one of the most commercially successful narrowbody aircraft in aviation …