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== Types ==
== Types ==
[[File:a220.jpg|thumb|upright|The [[wikipedia:Airbus_A220|(A220)]] is one of the most advanced narrow-body airliners]]
=== Narrow-body airliners ===
=== Narrow-body airliners ===
The most common airliners are the narrow-body aircraft, or single-aisles. The earliest jet airliner were narrowbodies, and today single-aisle aircraft make up the bulk of most major airlines' fleets.
The most common airliners are the narrow-body aircraft, or single-aisles. The earliest jet airliner were narrowbodies.
=== Wide-body airliners ===
=== Wide-body airliners ===
=== Regional aircraft ===
=== Regional aircraft ===
Regional airliners usually seat fewer than 100 passengers. These smaller aircraft are often used to feed traffic at large airline hubs to larger aircraft operated by the major mainline carriers, legacy carriers, or flag carriers. They are generally operated by partner airlines, often sharing the same livery as the main airline.
[[File:1900C envol.jpg|thumb|upright|[[wikipedia:Beechcraft 1900|Kaman 440]] short-range commuter aircraft]]
Regional airliners usually seat fewer than 100 passengers. These smaller aircraft are often used to feed traffic at large airline hubs to larger aircraft operated by the major mainline carriers, legacy carriers, or flag carriers. They are generally operated by partner airlines, often sharing the same livery as the main airline. Some regional aircraft are designed with short take off and landing (STOL) capabilities that allow them to use smaller inter-city and rural airports.
=== Commuter aircraft ===
=== Commuter aircraft ===
Light aircraft can be used as small commuter airliners, or as air taxis. These are generally single or twin engine turboprops carrying up to 19 passengers. Due to their small size they often lack lavatories, stand-up cabins, pressurization, galleys, overhead storage bins, reclining seats, or a flight attendant.
Light aircraft can be used as small commuter airliners, or as air taxis. These are generally single or twin engine turboprops carrying up to 19 passengers. Due to their small size they often lack lavatories, stand-up cabins, pressurization, galleys, overhead storage bins, reclining seats, or a flight attendant.