Originally Posted by Jaja
BUT only have Approach Idle (no engine spool up) at 1000', and/or all the way to touchdown, is that OK according to Airbus SOP ?
That is an impossibility. If you're on-speed at 1000ft ie Stable, there is no way in the world you'll still be on-speed with the power still at Approach Idle (or whatever you want to call it) or conversely, there is no way that you can't be well above approach idle if you're still on-speed later on. This is so basic that I very much doubt Airbus would even consider mentioning it.
Originally Posted by Jaja
Most airlines have engine spool up as a criteria for a stable approach, e.g. engine spool up at a certain altitude, for example 1000'
"Most airlines"? Would you mind giving some example text (obviously stating aircraft type).
"Spun up to bleed valve closure". Those were the real days...