Why Airbus Has Such A Significant Safety Track Record With Fly-By-Wire Planes

Airbus pioneered the use of fly-by-wire (FBW) systems in commercial aviation with the launch of its successful Airbus A320 program in the late 1980s. The A320’s fully digital FBW system was a first for a commercial aircraft, removing reliance on traditional mechanical systems to an electrical-based setup that gave computer systems greater input on the aircraft’s movement.