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Airbus is considering the possibility to increase the capacity of its A-321 airplane

Toulouse, France - Utilizing slimmer seats, the aircraft could carry up to 236 passengers

According to some Airbus internal sources contacted by "Aviation Week", the Toulouse-based company is considering the hypothesis to modify the cabin interior of its A-321 aircraft, in order to increase its capacity to 236 seats. The new configuration, which would allow the airplane to carry 16 passengers more than it does with the current maximum capacity in a one-class configuration, would be possible...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1148295
Rome, Italy, 12/14/2012 15:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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