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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
LATAM Airbus A320 (2016).
Airbus A320neo Family Media
Qatar Airways A320neos waiting for their engines
Lufthansa confirms the 16% fuel savings but temporarily blocked the last seating row due to centre-of-gravity concerns.
The MFRL on an Austrian Airlines A320neo
MFRL-equipped A321neo from United Airlines
Lufthansa was the first to fly the A320neo in early 2016.
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.