Airbus A320neo

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This article is about the 2nd generation A320, including the A320neo, A319neo, A321neo, ACJ320neo, and ACJ319neo models, manufactured from 2012 to present. For the 1st generation A330 produced since 1986, see Airbus A320.

The Airbus A320neo (neo being an initialism for New Engine Option) is a narrow-body jet airliner manufactured by Airbus. It was developed as the successor to the Airbus A320 (later renamed the Airbus A320ceo for Current Engine Option) sharing over 95% parts commonality.

Over its predecessor it features 16% more fuel efficient engines and the addition of winglets as a standard feature. These changes overall represent a range increase of 930 km (502 nmi), a maximum payload increase of 2 t (4,400 lb), a 20% decrease in engine maintenance costs, and a decrease of 20% fuel usage per seat due in part to a slightly higher seating capacity.

Summary

“ Airbus launched their first A320 in March of 1984. Nearly 26 years later, in 2010, they announced the A320neo ("new engine option") as the newest member of the family, to revitalize and sustain their line of world-leading, narrow-body, twin-turbofan airliners.

After an extended development process, the A320neo officially entered service in early 2016 with Lufthansa, and quickly became the fastest-selling commercial aircraft quickly became the fastest-selling commercial aircraft ever, with more than 7,000 planes ordered by more than 115 airlines to date.

Continuing the tradition established by the original A320, which was the first airliner other than Concorde to use fly-by-wire control for normal operations, the A320neo shares by-wire control for normal operations, the A320neo shares over 95 percent airframe commonality with predecessor models. However, it's the introduction of two new-generation engine types, paired with the company's proprietary 'Sharklet' wing-tips, that really sets the neo apart.

Fuel savings, extended range, increased max payload and shortened landing distance; these key advances – along with a dramatic reduction in noise and CO2 emissions – prove why the A320neo is a not only a commercial success, but also a significant step forward on aviation's path to greater environmental responsibility. 		”
~ Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) on its hangar description

Simulator availability

Overview

This asset is available in the following simulators.

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XP12
FGFS2020.3LTS 1
FS2020 1 1 1
XP11 4 1
DCS
P3D
XP10 1 1
FSX 1
FS2004 1

Package listing

The following packages are either included in the base sim or available for purchase/download. Note that the inclusion of packages below is not an endorsement of quality or fitness. Potential buyers are highly encouraged to research payware packages through reviews, videos, or other means before purchasing.

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)

Activities

The Airbus A320neo is featured in the following activities.

Included liveries

The following liveries accompany the included Asobo model at no additional cost.

  • Default

    Default

  • Aviators Club

    Aviators Club

  • Global Freightways

    Global Freightways

  • Orbit

    Orbit

  • Pacifica

    Pacifica

  • S7

    S7

  • World Travel

    World Travel

  • Xbox Aviators Club

    Xbox Aviators Club

  • Test Pilot (Alpha/Beta testers only)

    Test Pilot (Alpha/Beta testers only)

  • FlyByWire

    FlyByWire

History

Sim Update X (SU10) (2022-09-20):
  • Corrected an issue that caused autobrake not to properly disable after the gears are raised
  • TRK mode is no longer changing map North reference
  • Change handling of JS waypoint in FlightPlanManager to avoid function call on null objects that were causing freezes on constraints mode and VFR map
  • CDU STAR selection now defaults to NO TRANS
  • Fixed TCAS icons not displaying correctly

Sim Update IX (SU9) (2022-04-26):

  • Corrected an issue that caused the Alpha Protection to be unable to trigger the TOGA
  • Corrected an issue that caused the AP maximum altitude to be too high

Sim Update VIII (SU8) (2022-03-01):

  • Corrected an issue that would cause Reference Altitude Increment/Decrement commands sent by peripherals to bypass the plane-specific logic.
    • On the Airbus A320neo this means that the plane will not immediately climb/descend to the new reference altitude
  • Cockpit camera collisions fixes
  • Various liveries issues fixed
  • Various minor art issues on the airframe and cockpit
  • Fixed art issue on the lateral captain panel
  • Disappearing landing light at distance fixed
  • Split the flaps-inhibit cfg parameters in an AND and an OR version, and set the aircraft to use the AND version as it should rather than the OR it is using currently
  • Add heading target bug on PFD
  • Fixed MCDU F-PLN page unable to select arrival procedure when departure and arrival airports are the same
  • FMA goes back to initial status after aborted TakeOff
  • Active waypoint should be displayed in white on ND and MCU
  • Fixed combustion sound level in idle
  • Fixed landing lights retraction
  • ND weather brightness setting knob added
  • Update the low fuel annunciations to have realistic values
  • Heading/Track knob no longer de-syncs when rotating quickly
  • Fixed panel backlight too bright

Sim Update VII (SU7) (2021-11-18):

  • Fixed a problem that prevented auto start Ctrl + E without external power unit
  • Autopilot now updates its target vertical speed while in VS mode
  • Autopilot now updates its target altitude while in VS or Managed mode
  • Corrected an issue which allowed setting the Autobrakes to the MAX position in flight when it should be disabled

Sim Update VI (SU6) (2021-10-19):

  • Fixed an issue that could introduce an inverted elevator control causing the plane to crash into the ground
  • ND altitude restrictions are now more accurate

Sim Update V (SU5) (2021-07-27):

  • Two new livery sets are available: Aviator Club Xbox and Livery 1 (FlyByWire)

Sim Update IV (SU4) (2021-05-25):

  • EICAS now displays "CLB" instead of "CL" when the thrust levers are set to CL

World Update IV: France/Benelux (WU4) (2021-04-13):

  • Added S7 livery

Sim Update III (SU3) (2021-03-09):

  • Corrected an issue with the VS Knob not properly responding to commands
  • VOR/ADF - Airbus A320neo FMA Adaptability
  • Add TRK/FPA features
  • Use ZULU time instead of LOCAL time for predicted ETA
  • Possibility to engage VS mode without having an altitude entered
  • Fixed FMS never entering descent phase
  • PFD FMA during roll now displays MAN MCT
  • SRS mode guides speed during takeoff by changing pitch
  • Fixed a bug where Managed speed was too high
  • Fixed HSI color
  • Minor MCDU color fixes
  • MCDU PERF page minor fixes
  • USR waypoint no longer flickers on map
  • Enabled the THRT Knob on the ATC Panel
  • Corrected an issue preventing the autobrakes from enabling on the Fungal mission.

World Update III: United Kingdom (WU3) (2021-02-16):

  • Fixed VS Knob Turn not working

Sim Update II (SU2) (2020-12-22):

  • Two new training missions will help you take off and land
  • Spotlight Event now features an Airbus A320neo Landing Challenge
  • Holding MCDU clear button now deletes entire scratchpad line
  • Fixed predicted time in MCDU
  • Seat belt and no smoking sign selectors now working in manual mode
  • Improved MCDU display logic for cost index page in INIT page
  • Approach altitude transition field is now automatically filled up regarding the destination airport
  • Fixed THR RED / ACC indications in MCDU Init section
  • Fixed "NO TRANS", "NO STAR", "NO VIAS" not displayed correctly
  • Fixed constraint on navigation display blinking in certain conditions
  • Fixed waypoints marking incorrect colors on navigation display
  • Fixed wrong transponder code set by default when starting a flight
  • Fixed issues with Alpha and stall speeds
  • Tweaked FLX power settings
  • Improved flight director behavior
  • Fixed missing heading target value on navigation display and PFD
  • Fixed aircraft not flying green dot speed, F speed or S speed when conditions are met
  • Fixed spoilers too low max deflection
  • Fixed FMA AP mode colors
  • Fixed heading bug remaining displayed despite FCU heading window being empty
  • Fixed autobrake LOW decel lights always activated whatever the selected autobrake level
  • Fixed MCDU frozen after multiple flight plan changes
  • Fixed slats indication not aligned with dot on ECAM
  • Fixed issues with spoilers incorrectly deploying / retracting after landing
  • Fixed climb incorrectly resuming on its own instead of remaining to current flight level after leveling off
  • Fixed unrealistic parking brake selector animation
  • Fixed incorrect N1 value in cruise
  • Fixed rudder trim "R" font issue on pedestal display
  • Fixed spoiler surfaces not correctly aligned
  • Fixed engine starters default incorrect positions when spawning on the runway
  • Fixed MCDU not switching to DES phase when it should
  • Fixed managed target speed issues with flaps out
  • FIXED ETA not being updated in MCDU
  • Fixed SRS mode incorrect target speed
  • Fixed intermediate altitude constraints not showing on PFD
  • Fixed incorrect course shown in MCDU RAD/NAV page for LOC/ILS
  • Fixed constraints decimal issues on navigation display
  • Fixed issue with unlimited fuel assistance preventing aircraft shutdown
  • Fixed fuel crossfeed valve switch default states
  • Fixed radio screens going black when camera is close from pedestal
  • Fixed approach speeds
  • Fixed fly by wire error causing insufficient pitching during turns
  • Tweaked thrust performance and fuel consumption
  • Fixed ECAM too small font size
  • Fixed V1 marker on speed tape
  • Fixed various autothrottle issues

World Update II: USA (WU2) (2020-11-24):

  • Fuel consumption issue fixed
  • Reduced yaw oscillation by further reducing yaw gain

Update 6 (2020-11-10):

  • The Fly-by-wire bank oscillation has been fixed

Update 5 (2020-10-29):

  • Known issue: Once activated, the Switch to Mach units knob won't return to knots

World Update I: Japan (WU1) (2020-09-29):

  • Fixed issues related to copilot AP button lights
  • Fixed APU Fuel Flow shutting down left engine
  • Fixed lack of elevator authority with FBW at low speeds
  • Fixed max thrust display
  • Fixed missing runway in the MCDU perf page
  • Improved disappearance of legs too early when following a flight plan
  • STARs are filtered to display the ones connected to the selected runway in the MCDU
  • "Invalid entry" has been replaced by "Not allowed" message in MCDU
  • Flaps "F" indication replaced by "FULL" when flaps completely deployed
  • Known issue: PFDs shutdowns randomly

Patch 1.8.3.0 (2020-09-16):

  • Automatic speed management improvements.
  • Alpha floor condition is now correctly triggered
  • Target altitude can now be changed when AP is disabled.
  • Armed modes no longer appear in boxes on the FMA.
  • Flaps FULL indication instead of F on ECAM.
  • FMGS message INVALID ENTRY replaced by NOT ALLOWED.
  • FMGS now only displays arrival procedures corresponding to the selected runway.
  • FMGS now correctly displays ETA for approach points.
  • Removed remaining waypoints on ND after selecting different approach procedures.
  • Fixed heading bug alignment offset issue.
  • Fixed missing runway in the perf page of FMGS when a departure runway is already selected.
  • Fixed constraints flickering on ND.
  • FMGS block fuel indication now correctly initialized.

Closed beta (2020-07-28):

Alpha 5 (2020-06-11):

  • Overall Fly By Wire (FBW) improvements continued
  • Vertical Speed (VS) improvements:
    • No longer using pitch to aim target speed but corrected to use thrust instead
    • VS no longer decreased upon activation of VS mode
  • Stall warning no longer triggers when in Alpha protection
  • Speed mode now correctly toggles when reaching the cruise altitude
  • Fixed that the aircraft was sometimes not following its approach when reaching a transition
  • Engaging the AP1 button would also engage AP2 – this is no longer true
  • Auto Pilot was too aggressive – this has been tuned and improved
  • Engines used to shut down when adjusting fuel mid-flight
  • Improvements to APPR mode, fixed some issues where it was not working correctly
  • We had a regression issue found in how the plane would level off in the last update, this is now working as intended

Alpha 4 (2020-06-11):

  • Transversal fixes

Alpha 3 (2020-05-14):

  • * Fixed AP LVL OFF, no longer makes the aircraft overshoot target speed as badly
  • Activating APPR PHASE no longer incorrectly commands the plane to change heading
  • No longer missing audio for all transmitter buttons
  • Constraint Altitudes on the MFD now match the FMS info (real approach info) + Speeds constraints are no longer missing in FMS
  • Waypoints are no longer duplicated in the FMS
  • AP now commands nose high enough on climb out
  • FD can now be selected on the ground
  • Fuel pipes are no longer visible during the RTC
  • Autothrust & Pitch behavior no longer lead to stall
  • VS mode improvements made
  • Aircraft no longer rocks left and right when AP is on
  • Autopilot is now less aggressive
  • Now able to toggle between Managed and Selected Heading Mode
  • SIDs, STARs and approaches now selectable
  • Live weather and preset change no longer cause wrong stall speed to be displayed in PFD
  • Take off rotations improved
  • Flaring behavior improved
  • Selected speed now shows up on speedtape
  • Enabling the FD no longer makes the FMA vertical mode and target altitude blink
  • Approach speed calculations are more accurate
  • Now captures glideslope with APPR mode
  • Pitch no longer too high during cruise at high altitude
  • Easier to reach target airspeed while climbing
  • ILS: approach mode now captures localizer and follows glideslope
  • Reverse thrust now working
  • FMA no longer switches mode constantly while turning ALT mode in FCU
  • Autopilot: bank angle is now the same on a left turn than on a right turn

Alpha 2 hotfix 2 (2020-04-17):

  • Instruments will no longer fail, reducing airspeed to zero when encountering icing

Alpha 2 hotfix 1 (2020-04-14):

  • Officially added to the simulator

References

  1. ↑ Martin, Calum (2021-09-17). FlyByWire Simulations A32NX Not Returning to MSFS Marketplace, No Xbox Version. FSElite. Retrieved on 2021-09-18.
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