The A320 family consists of short- to medium-range, narrow-body, commercial passenger jet airliners manufactured by Airbus. The A320 family pioneered the use of digital fly-by-wire flight control systems, as well as side-stick controls, in commercial aircraft. There has been a continuous improvement process since introduction. The A320 family are ranked as the world's fastest-selling jet airliner family according to records from 2005 to 2007. This specific model is the A320, the first member of the family.

This specific model is painted in the America West paint scheme. America West Airlines was a U.S. airline headquartered in Tempe, AZ. The airline became part of the US Airways Group after a merger in 2005. Prior to the merger, America West was the second largest low-cost carrier in the US and served approximately 100 destinations in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

This handcrafted model is painstakingly molded from pressure cast composite resin by our skilled craftsmen with a wealth of detail and makes a great gift for any veteran, aviation enthusiast or history buff.