B737NG & A320 series, which one do you prefer?

[up and away]

For the amount of money these aircraft go for, no manufacturer could make an aircraft that was a bit of a dud.
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The russians (Illushin, Sukhoi) could! Actually, I'm really looking forward to Sukhoi's new Sukhoi-100 (Russian Regio Jet)

[captnick_qf]

Both products have great benefits, but the A318 tried to pull something different by going into a more regional base market with a common a/c type. This, compared with a dash 8 or metro, is very attractive to the airlines. However, the success of embraer really shows how the game for this market still has a long way to go, and with Bombardier constantly reassessing their CRJ's, it seems like Boeing and Airbus may very well have missed out.

I, personally, am indifferent with these two aircraft. I have flown the 738 in the sim, and have enjoyed it thoroughly and am very pleased with its flightdeck layout. I have not tried an A320, thus can't comment on that, but I am sure it is of a very high standard.

For the amount of money these aircraft go for, no manufacturer could make an aircraft that was a bit of a dud.

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[flo]

I prefer flying the 320 series because I never liked flying 737. In two weeks I'll be flying KLM from VIE to AMS and further to YYZ ... on a 737-300 between VIE and AMS. I hope I do not regret not flying OS ...

[AndrewSQ011]

But the 737 had its problems as well... just think of Adam Air...

The one you're talking about is the older 737 Classics (-100, -200, -300, -400, -500) . Adam Air own a fleet for 737-300s and 737-400s.

[up and away]

But the 737 had its problems as well... just think of Adam Air...

[AndrewSQ011]

I kinda like the 737NG better because the A320 has a problem with a nose gear, like what happened to a BA A320 at MAN and don't forget, JetBlue Flight 292.

[up and away]

Simply because the additional 16cm in width can be felt

And because that's not enough to fit another seat into there

[9V-JKL]

If in Y, A320. Simply because the additional 16cm in width can be felt

[Lobster]

If I add two more models, McDonnell Douglas MD 90 and Embraer E170, which one will you prefer then???

Never been in an Embraer E170 so will abstain from voting on that one.

The MD90 I find very quiet up front and very noisey down the back, unfortunately I spend most of my time down the back. The cabins are a bit dated now and I find them a bit cramped (even more than the 737). On the plus side I think they are very smooth on the ground so have the most comfortable Taxiing.

[Dynasty]

If I add two more models, McDonnell Douglas MD 90 and Embraer E170, which one will you prefer then???

[StarG]

From the outside I prefer the 737, I think the A320 is one of the ugliest planes there is. On the inside I tend to prefer the A320 as I find the interior more modern. I have only flown one 737NG and I was very disappointed by how dated the interior looked.

Agreed, and the A320 interior feels roomier too.

[flyguy]

from some sites n esp from a Cpt's blog - it seems that the 737 can ride through turbulence better than an airbus - which i do similiarly share - as have been on these 2 smaller aircrafts as well as on between the 777 and the A330. This apparently have something to do with the airbus lighter composite wings which "flexes" more easily n hence ride more turbulent over clouds n weather.

[Greatfox]

SQFG Check this out: http://www.sqtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1859
They're leasing a 737-200 from OzJet

[sqforever]

I'd take an A320 anyday! Like others have said, its airier than the 737 which I like. Although I do recall I did like the cabin on a Xiamen Airlines 737 back in 05' although my experience was tarnished a bit by the iffy pilot skills.

[Lobster]

From the outside I prefer the 737, I think the A320 is one of the ugliest planes there is. On the inside I tend to prefer the A320 as I find the interior more modern. I have only flown one 737NG and I was very disappointed by how dated the interior looked.