The Airbus A319 is a very close relative of the Airbus A320 (in fact they are of the same family).
The main difference between the two aircraft is the A319 is shorter, carrying up to 125 passengers.
The A319 has practically the same fuel capacity as the A320 and as it carries less passengers, it flies a greater distance - 3,700 nms or 6,850 kms. With any of the airlines, fuel economy is of extreme importance.
The A319 uses the same engines as the A320.
A319 Variants
A319CJ - Corporate Jet.
This aircraft is purchased for government or presidential use by several countries.
Brazil, Venezuela, Thailand, Czech Republic, Malaysia, France and Germany all use the a319CJ for official business.
The main difference between the A319 and the A319CJ is the six extra fuel tanks stored in the cargo bay of the aircraft. This increases flight distance to 6,500 nms or 12,000 kms.
The aircraft is purpose built to seat 39 passengers however, this can be changed as required.
A319LR - Long Range.
Basically the same as the standard A319 jet. The main difference being four extra fuel tanks which provide a flight distance of 4500 nms or 8300 kms.
Some of the purchasers of the A319LR use this aircraft for Business Class passengers with seating for 48 people.
Airlines such as Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss International and Air France operate a high quality Business Class service.
Main Purchasers of the A319
As at the end of the 2008 financial year, there have been just over 1600 orders placed for the Airbus A319 and approximately 1100 aircraft delivered.
