Airbus A319
Last updated: 2026-04-21
The Airbus A319 is the 124-seat short-fuselage variant of the A320 family, sharing a common type rating with the A320 and A321 and operated by most major European carriers on thin regional routes. It is a workhorse of European EASA general-aviation training fleets, used at both DTO and ATO operators for hour-building and rating progression. undefined
What is the Airbus A319 used for in flight training?
The A319 type rating is issued as part of the A320 family common type, meaning A319-qualified pilots can operate the A320 and A321 without additional testing. For ATPL(A) candidates, the A320 family type rating is the most common first jet type rating in European airline programmes. The A319's fly-by-wire system, ECAM displays, and managed modes form the foundation of Airbus operator philosophy. Training in A320-family Level D full-flight simulators covers normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures across all three variants.