Airbus A321-Neo

Here’s a comprehensive guide to the Airbus A321neo:

Overview & Key Features

• Fuel Efficiency: Powered by new CFM LEAP‑1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines and fitted with Sharklets, the A321neo cuts fuel burn and CO₂ per seat by about 20% versus previous models, with some airlines reporting up to 22% reductions  .

• Capacity & Range:

• Seats: Typically 180–220 in two classes; up to 244 in high-density layouts .

• Range: Over 4,000 NM (approx. 7,400 km) standard; extended-range A321LR variant also available .

Variants

• A321LR (“Long Range”): Up to 4,000 NM by adding extra fuel tanks.

• A321XLR (“Extra LR”): Future model with up to 4,700 NM — enabling narrow‑body transatlantic and long-haul flights .

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Passenger Experience

• Airspace Cabin: Offers mood lighting, larger overhead bins, slim panels for more shoulder space, and big windows .

• Airline Configurations:

United Airlines: Modern first-class seats with wireless charging, individual 13″ 4K screens, & snack bar .

Delta (3‑class layout): 194 seats—20 in First, 42 Comfort+, 132 Main .

Cathay Pacific & others highlight greater efficiency, lower noise, and low‑emission engines .

Orders & Market Stats

Orders: Over 7,000 A321neos ordered; nearly 1,800 delivered by mid-2025 .

Major Customers: Wizz Air (156), IndiGo (143), American (84), China Southern (84), Delta (76) .

• Latest Deals:

Vietjet: MoU for 100, with an option for 50 more .

ANA Holdings: Firm order for 24 A321neos + 3 A321XLRs (ANA & Peach Aviation) .

United: New commit to 40 A321neos, increasing fleet modernization .

Production & Impact

• Built since 2016; final assembly in Hamburg (also Toulouse, Mobile, Tianjin) .

• Factory automation: robotics assemble nearly half a million parts per aircraft .

• Represents a shift toward narrow‑body long‑haul flights, such as transatlantic services previously handled by wide‑bodies .

Airline Use Cases

Short to mid-haul: High-density 180–220 seats, ideal for point-to-point & low-cost strategies.

Long-haul: A321LR/XLR variants open possibilities for transcontinental and thinner long-range routes, enabling new direct connections.

Why It Matters

• Most fuel-efficient large narrow-body in service.

• Blends economy with growing long-range capability.

• Sets a new standard in passenger comfort, operational flexibility, & environmental sustainability.

Want more on a specific route, cabin layout, or comparison with Boeing’s 737 MAX 10? Just say the word!

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