Why Did Airbus Build The A318 Baby Bus?

The Airbus A318 is the smallest Airbus commercial passenger plane flying today in terms of length, at only 31.44 m (103 ft 2 in) long. But why is it so small? And why was it even built? In this article, we delve into the wonderful world of the Airbus A318 “Baby Bus”.

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[obelic]

The A318 was an accident while washing several A320 with to hot water.
they just shrink.
Boeing had also once that same problem that resulted in the 747SP

[bhobg]

This plane is adorbs! The proportions are so cute it's like a puppy!

[hanswurst]

Why Did Airbus Build The A318 Baby Bus?


Because it is cute. 😜

[Name-psfx]

This is right up there with the smallest 747 on the “cuteness” scale.

[mayvb]

As an aviation and car enthusiast, I can say the A318 (as well as the new A220) is the Mazda Miata of passenger jets

[AVMD]

I flew this plane as a first officer and later on as a captain, super versatile, nice to fly and funny looking plane, we used to land and take off in short 5000 feet runways with really reduced speeds, sometimes if not to heavy VAPP of 115 kts or less, due to the power to weight ratio its a great performing aircraft.

[williamyqb]

I remember flying on Air France's and BA's A318s last year and I was so amazed by its size! It's LITERALLY the cutest aircraft ever made. And it flies like a champ!

[cnordegren]

This video fails to mention the TRUE reason for the a318.
It was created so the company can raise it and feed so it can grow in a a380.

The reason there aren't many a380s is because there aren't many a318s.

[manenwan]

0:25 the a318 babybus flying with its parentbuses is the cutest thing 💖

[JustinsSupercars]

That would make a really nice private jet. The size is just perfect for that.

[sarah]

To me this airplane holds a special place in my heart as it was the first plane I ever boarded and I totally fell in love with flying! Not to mention its cuteness level which is through the roof!

[andrestapiastorres]

The A318 was a blessing for some countries like Colombia, where Avianca flew them in several regional routes instead of an ATR72. I love the baby Airbus, and I will miss her here.

[matthewshortle]

🎶Baby Bus do do do do do doo 🎶


Ok I'll shut up.

[brendangarvin]

Basically, it was too big to be small and too small to be big.

[skylark.kraken]

It is adorable, it's the cutest plane and I love it, would love to fly on one of these

[adamdotcom]

A318:little sister
A319:Older brother
A320:the mum
A321:the dad
A330:the grandma
A340:the grandpa
A350:the new aunt you have never met
A380:the wierd uncle
A220:your favorite cousin

[willw_]

0:26 a baby airbus travels with it’s mother and father to safety from the 777

[itzfaroff]

Awww it's so cute with other giants like A340 or A380

[assuredaviation]

I just find the name ”Baby Bus” so adorable!

[jrwxtx]

Love the large vertical rudder! Like the 747SP!