The Airbus A320 is the highest-selling airliner ever. More than 10,000 have been delivered, and thousands more have been ordered and are on the way. This book presents an up-to-date, colorful visual history of this omnipresent commercial jet. This book illustrates the fascinating history of the Airbus A320 series, ranging from the short-haul A318 to the ultra-long-distance A321XLR. Airbus single-aisle aircraft are highly versatile and serve both short routes of under 30 minutes' flying time and long-range routes across the North Atlantic. With final assembly lines in France, Germany, the USA, and China, the A320 series is a truly global product. This narrative traces the development story of the A320, from the difficult early days to along the road to success. A chapter is devoted to the pioneering, side-stick-controlled fly-by-wire flight-control system.

Furthermore this book will highlight the latest, ultra-long-range A321XLR version and give an outlook on possible further developments of the A320 family. Readers will enjoy more than 150 images showcasing both technical details and vibrant airline liveries from around the world.