Aircraft Type
Airbus A318 “Baby Airbus”
The Airbus A318 is the smallest member of the successful A320 family, designed to serve short to medium-haul routes with efficiency and versatility. It offers airlines a compact solution for regional and metropolitan air travel with optimal passenger capacity.
IATA318ICAOA318ManufacturerAirbusScore6.70/10Range6,000 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators1
Being the most compact and fuel-efficient aircraft in the A320 family, capable of accessing smaller airports with shorter runways while maintaining modern jet performance
The A318 is sometimes referred to as the 'pocket rocket' due to its small size but impressive operational capabilities, and it was the first aircraft type to use full fly-by-wire technology in its smallest configuration
Cabin Environment
How the Airbus A318 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
31.44 m
Length
34.1 m
Wingspan
11.76 m
Height
Performance
6,000 km
Range
870 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× CFM International CFM56
Engines
Airbus Family
Related aircraft variants
How It Compares
vs. Boeing 737-700
✓More fuel-efficient for shorter routes
✗Slightly longer range and larger passenger capacity
vs. Embraer E175
✓Better for high-density routes with more passenger capacity
✗Less efficient for shorter regional routes
vs. Bombardier CRJ-900
✓More comfortable cabin with higher ceiling
✗Shorter maximum range and smaller passenger capacity