Built by the European company Airbus the A320 family of aircraft is marked as the second best-selling jet airliner family of all time. With nearly 4000 examples produced only the Boeing 373 family of aircraft has more jet airliner examples than the A320 group. The A320 is also a groundbreaking aircraft for its pioneering use of fly-by-wire control systems being one of the first commercial aircraft to use such systems. Dozens of airlines throughout the world utilize the A320 and its variants f or both short- and medium-range passenger transport flights.The primary variant the A320 is reproduced here in the livery of Northwest Airlines. Fine detailing and high-quality construction make this model a prime choice for any aviation enthusiast