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 Continental / United paint scheme. United Continental Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded airline holding company which owns and operates United Airlines. The company changed its name to United Continental Holdings in May 2010, when a merger agreement was reached between the United and Continental Airlines.

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.