A320: One Of World's Most Popular Planes

The A320 aircraft is one of the most popular passenger planes in the world, used by most airlines.

Known for its efficiency and advanced technology, more than 11,000 orders for planes from the A320 family have been made since its launch in 1987.

Aviation safety expert Alex Macheras told Sky News: "The A320 is used almost by every airline that has short-haul operations. From British airways to easyJet and American airlines.

"Every airline which operates the short flights goes for the A320 because they are a very efficient aircraft, modern and up-to-date and they have the latest technology on the flight deck which makes flying them a treat."

Captain Mike Vivian added: "It is a very good aeroplane. They are operating all over the world and they are intrinsically a short-haul aircraft and have a very good safety record."

The A320 aircraft family is manufactured by Airbus and is made up of narrow-bodied short to medium range twin engine jets. The first flight took place on 22 February 1987.

There have been 60 incidents known as "aviation occurrences" since the aircraft family was introduced, resulting in 789 fatalities up to 23 March.

One of the best-known incidents involving an A320 aircraft was the so-called Miracle on the Hudson in which a plane crash-landed in New York's Hudson River. All 155 people on board survived.

The Airbus A320 which crashed in France on Tuesday is operated by Germanwings, a budget airline which is wholly owned by Lufthansa.

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