First commercial jet to feature electronic technology
Airbus A320 aircraft have been a regular feature of the Lufthansa fleet since 1989. The A320s were the first commercial jets to install the fly-by-wire electronic aircraft control system. For the captain, this revolutionary development meant using a side- stick (which replaced the control horn) to instruct the computer to fly a curve. The computer could also adjust the flaps and make sure the aircraft stuck to a previously selected flight path. This made the pilot‘s job easier and improved safety, too.
| Total | 52 |
| Length | 37.57 m |
| Wingspan | 34.10 m |
| Height | 11.76 m |
| Cruising Speed | 840 km/h |
| Max. altitude | 12,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 73,500 kg |
| Max. landing weight | 64,500 kg |
| Range* | 3,200 km |
| Cabin width | 3.7 m |
| Seats | 168 |
| First/Business/Premium/Economy (max.)** | - |
* with max. number of bookings
** Configuration may vary