Everything You Need To Know About The A320Neo Family

The A320Neo Family

The Airbus A320neo family is a family of aircraft under development by Airbus replacing the predecessor A320 family (now A320ceo (current engine option)). The letters "neo" stand for "New Engine Option" and are the last step of the modernisation programme A320 Enhanced (or "A320E") which was started in 2006. In addition to the neo, the modernisation programme also included such improvements as: Aerodynamic refinements, large curved winglets (Sharklets), weight savings, a new cabin with larger luggage spaces, and an improved air purification system. Customers will have a choice of either the CFM International LEAP-1A or the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G.

These improvements in combination are predicted to result in 15% less fuel consumption per aircraft, 8% lower operating costs, less noise production, and a reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by at least 10% compared to the A320 series, as well as an increase in range of approximately 500 nautical miles (900 km). A rearranged cabin allows up to 20 more passengers enabling in total over 20% less fuel consumption per seat.

Airbus has firm orders for the A320neo family totaling 2,523 as of November 2013. Orders passed the 3,000 mark during the 2014 Farnborough Airshow in the UK. The first A320neo rolled out of the Airbus factory in Toulouse on 1 July 2014. The first flight of the aircraft took place on 25 September 2014.

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. Boeing 737 MAX

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