Delta Air Lines orders 25 additional Airbus A321neos
Aviation Updates Philippines – Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 25 A321neo (New Engine
Option) aircraft. This is in addition to Delta’s 2017 order of 100 A321neo
aircraft. These planes will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM
engines. Additionally, Delta has accelerated delivery of two A350-900 aircraft
as well as two A330-900neo aircraft.
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“With our customers ready to reclaim the joy of travel, this agreement
positions Delta for growth while accounting for the planned retirements of
older narrowbody aircraft in our fleet, reducing our carbon footprint,
increasing efficiency and elevating the customer experience,” said
Mahendra Nair, Delta’s Senior Vice President – Fleet Strategy. “We thank
Airbus for their steadfast partnership during the pandemic and look
forward to working with them as we take delivery of the A321neo as well as
our accelerated A350 and A330-900neo deliveries.”
“We have managed the challenges of the last year together with our
customers, and it is gratifying to be taking steps like this one towards
the regrowth of our industry with our long standing partner, Delta," said
Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer.
Overall, A320neo Family aircraft deliver per-seat fuel improvements of
20%, along with additional range of up to 500 nautical miles or two metric
tons of extra payload.
First delivered in April 2017, the A321neo shares 95% airframe commonality
with the Airbus A320 Family, facilitating seamless integration into
existing single-aisle fleets. The A321neo also shares a common type rating
with the rest of the A320 Family, permitting A320 Family pilots to fly the
A321neo without additional training.
This latest order from Delta Air Lines brings the A321neo’s total order
since introduction to nearly 3,500, with more than 500 aircraft already in
fleets around the world.
Press release from Airbus
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