Originally Posted by FLYBOYMATTHEW
The A-318, 319, 320, and 321 are all the same type rating. A pilot with an A-320 type can fly any of the aircraft in this family without any differences training. I know specifically that the A-319 is 7 frames shorter than the A-320, and at least in the NWA configuration, seat 124 and 148 pax respectively (with a small first class section). I have seen A-320 configurations though that seat up to 168 pax. For all intents and purposes, these 4 aircraft are all the same with only minor differences in length. Not to mention that a transition to an A-330, A-340, or even an A-380 can be accomplished in as little as 10 days. The fleet commonality of the Airbus family greatly reduces training costs.
Yah thats one of the best features of having an all airbus fleet. 19-20-21 are all on the same rating and 30 and 40 is just a small transition course. Of coarse the initial 320 course is over 2 months long, after that you can almost fly the entire airbus family. Does anyone know if the A318 uses the same rating as the rest of the 320 family?