A bmi british midland Airbus A319-131 on final approach to Aberdeen Dyce Airfield Grampian Region North East Scotland
The A319 is a shortened, minimum change version of the A320. With virtually the same fuel capacity as the A320-200, and fewer passengers, the range with 124 passengers in a two-class configuration extends to 3,600 nautical miles (6,900 km), the highest in its class. The A320 and A319 are the most popular variants of the A320 family. In 2003 easyJet took delivery of A319s with smaller galleys (as easyJet does not serve meals) and 156 seats in a single class configuration. To satisfy evacuation regulations, additional over-wing exits were included. According to the New York Times, the A319 has been introduced upon request by Steven Udvar-Hazy. With jet fuel prices rising dramatically, Northwest Airlines is replacing McDonnell Douglas DC-9 aircraft it has had in service for decades, because the A319 is 27% more fuel efficient than the DC-9. The direct Boeing competitor is the 737-700. The large easyJet order of 120 A319s plus 120 options was among the biggest aircraft sales deals in recent times, rivaled only by chief competitor Ryanair's order for Boeing 737 aircraft. It is powered by the same types of engine as the A320. JAA certification and service entry, with Swissair, took place in April 1996. It was the first commercial aircraft to land in Antarctica, on a flight from Australia
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Location: Dyce Airfield Aberdeen Grampian Region North East Scotland UK
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
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