Typically seating between 90 and 110 passengers, the A318 brings all the advantages of the A320 Family to a variety of possible routes suitable for a slightly smaller aircraft.

With one aircraft in four sizes the A318 offers unbeatable fuel-efficiency, exceptional operational reliability and superior passenger comfort – qualities which help make the A320 Family the most successful aircraft family ever. Its enduring quality highlights the brilliance and innovation at the heart of Airbus.

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Key figures

Metric

Overall length

31.44 m

Range

5 750 km

Wing span

34.10 m

Height

12.56 m

Imperial

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Overall length

103 ft 2 in

Range

3 100 nm

Wing span

111 ft 11 in

Height

41 ft 2 in

Dimensions

Metric

Overall length31.44 m
Cabin length21.38 m
Fuselage width3.95 m
Max cabin width3.70 m
Wing span (geometric)34.10 m
Height12.56 m
Track7.59 m
Wheelbase10.25 m

Imperial

Overall length103 ft 2 in
Cabin length70 ft 2 in
Fuselage width13 ft 0 in
Max cabin width12 ft 1 in
Wing span (geometric)111 ft 11 in
Height41 ft 2 in
Track24 ft 11 in
Wheelbase33 ft 8 in

Capacity

Metric

PaxMax seating132
 Typical seating 2-class90-110
CargoWater volume25 m³

Imperial

PaxMax seating132
 Typical seating 2-class90-110
CargoWater volume873 ft³

Performance

Metric

Range5 750 km
MmoM0.82
Max ramp weight68.40 tonnes
Max take-off weight68.00 tonnes
Max landing weight57.50 tonnes
Max zero fuel weight54.50 tonnes
Max fuel capacity24 210 litres

 

Aircraft weights and capabilities shown are the highest values. Ranges shown are for typical passenger load. 

Imperial

Range3 100 nm
MmoM0.82
Max ramp weight150.80 lb x 1000
Max take-off weight149.90 lb x 1000
Max landing weight126.80 lb x 1000
Max zero fuel weight120.2 lb x 1000
Max fuel capacity6 400 USG

“Steep approach” capability

Airbus' A318 is certified to land at steeper-than-usual gradients, with the potential to transform long-haul operations between city centres, as well as reduce time and costs for business travellers. The A318 was approved for steep approach landing capability by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2007, with this modern jetliner certified for a 5.5-degree approach slope. This compares to a nominal 3-degree slope for standard operations.

Commonality where it counts

When something works brilliantly, it makes sense to use it all the time. Like all the members of the aircraft family that introduced Airbus’ revolutionary fly-by-wire control system, the A318 benefits from cockpit commonality, helping to reduce the cost of training, maintenance and operation of the aircraft.

Not only are pilots qualified to fly any member of the A320 Family with the Common Type Rating, but training to switch between other Airbus aircraft is even easier with Cross Crew-Qualification (CCQ). Fly-by-wire offers significant advantages from the savings delivered through the reduction in weight to the reduction in pilot workload; another example of how Airbus improves performance through innovation.

Unique capabilities

The A318’s cabin is flexible enough to deliver a range of options, allowing it to fulfil several roles. As the largest commercial aircraft certified to land at steeper-than-usual gradients, it is ideal for operations at such constrained locations as downtown airports – translating to significant cost and time savings for business travellers. Since 2009, British Airways has been operating A318s with “steep approach” capability from the in-close London City Airport to New York's JFK International Airport.

These aircraft are equipped for premium service with seats that convert into full lie-flat beds, along with OnAir connectivity for passengers showing that even the smallest member of the A320 Family needn’t compromise on luxury and amenities.

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