Airbus A-320 Jet Blue Red SoxA 320 Airbus Jet Blue airplane model. On February 22, 1987, the very first Airbus A 320 soared through the sky. Designed to compete with the 737 and MD 80 on short to medium range flights, the A 320 boasts a spacious cabin that can comfortably seat 150 to 179 passengers and fit standard baggage containers. With a typical cruising speed of Mach 0. 8 and a range of 3,270 miles for 150 passengers and their belongings, the Airbus A 320 ensures a smooth