Airbus A320neo family
The Airbus A320neo family is a new family of the Airbus A320 family being designed by the European aerospace company Airbus. The letters "neo" stand for "New Engine Option." The family will replace the Airbus A320 family of airplanes. It will be able to carry 160-240 passengers. The aircraft had its first flight on 25 September 2014.
| Airbus A320neo family A319neo/A320neo/A321neo | |
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| Airbus A320neo during its first flight | |
| Role | Narrow-body jet airliner |
| National origin | Multi-country[1] |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | September 25, 2014 |
| Status | In commercial service |
| Number built | 71 |
| Unit cost | A319neo: US$97.5 million, approx. €89.9 million (2015)[2] A320neo: US$106.2 million, approx. €97.9 million (2015)[2] A321neo: US$124.4 million, approx. €114.7 million (2015)[2] |
| Developed from | Airbus A320 family |
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Airbus A320neo Family Media
The wing sharklet of an A320neo aircraft. These sharklets are also optional add-ons for the classic A320 family.
Celebrating the 25 September 2014 first flight with flags from the cockpit
Qatar Airways A320neos waiting for their engines
An A319neo prototype in flight.
An Airbus A320neo prototype
Lufthansa was the first to fly the A320neo in early 2016
An A321neo prototype with the original exit configuration of four door pairs
Virgin America received the first A321neo and put it into service in May 2017.
Arkia received the first A321LR on 13 November 2018, with a black windshield frame.
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References
- ↑ The parts are built in other countries, and are assembled in France
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "New Airbus aircraft list prices for 2015". airbus.com. Airbus. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
