The world's best-selling
aircraft is nearly take off
and continues the Airbus Family reputation for pioneering technical solutions and non stop innovation. The European manufacturer proud for his product line launched the last January the A321neo variation. As ideally for operators that may expand their routes network oversea the latest generation engines make the dream come true and so the airlines will tap into the new long-haul markets and that is the revolution borne by the evolution since were not previously accessible with current single-aisle aircraft.
and continues the Airbus Family reputation for pioneering technical solutions and non stop innovation. The European manufacturer proud for his product line launched the last January the A321neo variation. As ideally for operators that may expand their routes network oversea the latest generation engines make the dream come true and so the airlines will tap into the new long-haul markets and that is the revolution borne by the evolution since were not previously accessible with current single-aisle aircraft.
Today’s A320s have an operational reliability of 99.7 per cent. |
Apart from the A321 type the rest of the family's members and particular the A320neo(new engine option) is equipped with "Sharklets" fuel-saving wing-tip devices and a further optimised cabin to deliver unbeatable efficiency and comfort. But the improvements have not been finishing yet, as a result of the innovation onto the wings there is fuel burn saving of 20 per cent compared to current engine option(ceo) jet-liners, along with additional range, reduced engine noise and lower emissions.
The manufacturer feeling
proud for their product line and claims that the A320Family takes
off or land every two minutes of every day and also has carried more
than 10,000 millions passengers over the years.
Airbus is performing parallel flight test and certification programmes using A320neo Family aircraft equipped with the Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100G-JM and CFM International’ s LEAP-1C engines. |
Furthermore the aircraft have done its maiden mission test flight last September 25 2014 from Toulouse- airport in France. As from the safety air-side the jet-liner demonstrate the best and that's because has successfully completed a rigorous programme of certification which tested its airframe and systems well beyond their designed limits to ensure the aircraft successfully met all airworthiness criteria" said Fabrice Bregier Airbus President and CEO.
Both EASA ( European
Aviation Safety Agency) and FAA( Federal Aviation Administration) certified the safety of the aircraft and be able to offer many
airlines it's winning combination of unbeatable economics an
outstanding cabin comfort." This is a double seal of approval
represents a great achievement for Airbus" said Bregier Airbus
President CEO.
The thrust produced by A320 Family engines could keep six elephants stationary against the force of gravity. |
Airlines waiting...
The operators are
looking forward to join the jet liner into their fleet. European
carrier Easy Jet orders an additional 36 A320Family aircraft and with
an ecological conscience believing that: " It is also more
fuel efficient - which will reduce emissions and provide lower costs
per seat which will help keep fares low. The new quieter aircraft
will reduce our impact on the communities who live near our airports.
Our partnership with Airbus was built on the A320 Family and this
will continue with the A320neo"said Carolyn McCall, CEO of
easy Jet.
Vietnamese carrier Viet-jet has ordered 31 A321s. " The order for the A321 respond
to our growth strategy and the need for additional seat capacity both
domestic and international flights." said Nguyen Thi
Phuong Thao, Viet-jet President and CEO
How ever the order
list goes on as many other carriers such as Oman Air, Ethiopian
Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Tap Portugal have put their
names on the list.