CNN CNNI Simulcast March 25, 2015 07:39:00
Now the doomed germanwings flight was an airbus a320. that is well known by aviation analysts for its strong safety record. >> it is. and there are several thousand of these planes in operation around the world. miguel marquez take a closer look now at the history of this type of aircraft. >> reporter: worldwide more than 3,600 airbus a320s are flown by more than 400 airlines charter companies, and private entities. eight american carriers combined have more than 450 a 20s in n fleets. among the biggest, jetblue with 130. united has 97. daley and u.s. airways -- delta and u.s. airways 9 each. ...