In the late 1980s, a quiet revolution lifted off the runway — not with a roar of size, but with the whisper of intelligence. The Airbus A320 didn’t just join the skies; it rewrote the rules of modern aviation.
Developed by Airbus as a bold challenge to established industry giants, the A320 introduced technology that felt years ahead of its time. It was the world’s first commercial jetliner to feature full digital fly-by-wire controls with side-stick controllers — a cockpit innovation that blended human skill with computerized precision. This wasn’t simply progress; it was a statement of intent.