Commercial Aircraft

A300

The world’s first twin-engine widebody airliner, the A300 first flew on 28 October 1972 and entered service in May 1974 with Air France. With 561 built until production ended in 2007, it pioneered fuel-efficient, large-framed travel and laid the foundation for the A310, A330, and A340 families.

A310

A shorter derivative of the A300, the A310 took its maiden flight on 3 April 1982 and entered service in December 1985. Offering improved range and versatility for medium-haul routes, it provided airlines with a cost-effective widebody option, delivered until 1998 with 255 produced.

A320

Debuting in 1987, the A320 revolutionized narrowbody travel with fly-by-wire controls and a sidestick cockpit. Introduced in March 1988, this best-seller now spans over 18,000 units, defining efficiency and commonality in short- to medium-haul flights.

A321

First flown in March 1993 and delivered in early 1994, the stretched A321 seats 185–220 passengers, extending the A320’s reach. The neo and XLR variants arrived in 2016, delivering enhanced range (up to 11 hours) and efficiency unmatched in its category.

A319

Introduced in 1995, this shorter variant of the A320 debuted in August 1995. A favorite for regional operations and corporate use (e.g., A319CJ), it mastered flexibility between layout and performance.

A318

The family’s smallest member, first flying in January 2002 and delivered later that year. With just over 100 seats, it served niche markets where larger models weren’t economical.

A220

The A220-100 and -300 (originally CS100/CS300) offered a clean-sheet narrowbody design. The -100 first flew on 16 Sept 2013, entering service in July 2016; the larger -300 followed in 2015–2016. Rebranded by Airbus in 2018, it’s celebrated for excellent fuel efficiency and passenger comfort on short to medium hops.

A340

Entered service in March 1993 after its 1991 maiden flight. A four-engine widebody capable of ultra-long-haul flights up to 440 passengers, it was produced until 2011 (377 built), known for range and reliability.

A330

First flown in November 1992 and delivered in December 1993, the twin-engine A330 impressed with versatility. Over 1,600 have been produced, especially as freighters and the A330neo, continuing in service.

A330neo

An enhanced A330 launched in 2017 with new Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines for ~14–20% fuel improvements. First flight in October 2017 and service entry in December 2018, offering airlines cost-effective widebody flexibility.

A350 XWB

A clean-sheet widebody with its first flight on 14 June 2013, the A350-900 entered service with Qatar Airways in January 2015. Constructed largely of carbon composites and powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, it efficiently supports long-haul routes, with 658 built as of 2025.

A380

The iconic double-decker superjumbo first flew on 27 April 2005 and entered service in October 2007. With capacity up to 853 seats and a range of 8,000 nm, it redefined luxury air travel. Sales slowed over time, ceasing production in January 2022 after 251 delivered.

Military & Special-Role Aircraft

A400M Atlas

A400M Atlas – A turboprop tactical transport that first flew in December 2009 and entered service in 2013. It bridges the capacity gap between C‑130 and C‑17 aircraft, capable of heavy-lift, medical evacuation, and air-to-air refuelling. 130 built, and still in production.

A330 MRTT

Airmobile refuelling transport variant of the A330, first flown June 2007 and operational from June 2011. With 64 built, it serves NATO and other air forces worldwide.

C295

Introduced in 2001 by Airbus Defence and Space (via CASA). A medium tactical transport with multi-role versatility, capable of carrying troops, intelligence equipment, aero-med missions, or even firefighting tanks; over 225 delivered.

Eurofighter Typhoon

Developed with Airbus Defence, it’s a multirole combat jet—one of Europe’s most advanced swing-role fighters.

Beluga / Beluga XL

Oversized cargo haulers based on the A300/A330 platform, designed to transport large aircraft parts across Airbus sites in Europe.

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