Jetstar Takes Delivery of First A321neo

(02 August 2022, 11:42 +07)  Jetstar Airways, part of the Qantas Group, has taken delivery of its first A321neo.

Featuring the airline’s refreshed livery, the aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines and configured in a single class layout with 232 seats.

The cabin features extra-large Airspace overhead bins offering a 40% increase in volume, USB ports and tablet holders at every seat, as well as the latest lighting system for an overall enhanced passenger experience.

In the coming months, the aircraft will be equipped with digital streaming technology which will enable passengers to access Jetstar’s inflight entertainment on their own device.

Jetstar Airways Airbus A321neo

Jetstar’s new A321neo is also fitted with an additional fuel tank, enabling the aircraft to fly between all destinations on its domestic network, as well as to South East Asia, including the popular leisure destination of Bali, Indonesia.

The A321neo is 15 per cent more fuel efficient than Jetstar’s current fleet of A320 aircraft, 50% quieter, and can fly up to 1,200 kms further – making it the lowest emissions aircraft in the Jetstar fleet.

The aircraft, the first of 38 A320neo Family aircraft on order, is expected to start flying on some of Jetstar’s most popular domestic routes in early September, including between Melbourne and Cairns.

“Our fleet of new NEOs will lift the bar on passenger comfort, and we’ve fine-tuned the cabin configuration to set a new standard of inflight experience for low fares travel in Australia, said Gareth Evans, Jetstar CEO. “The A321LR burns significantly less fuel than previous generation aircraft, and advanced weather detection technology will enable our pilots to plot smoother and more fuel-efficient flight paths. That translates to a saving of one point two million kilograms of fuel annually - a reduction of almost 4,000 tonnes of emissions or the equivalent of removing 1,500 cars from the road each year. The aircraft also has a greater flying range than Jetstar’s current A320 fleet, which opens up opportunities to expand our international network across the Asia Pacific region – meaning more low fares to even more destinations.”

Delivery of a further eight A321LRs is scheduled to take place between August 2022 and May 2023, with all 18 aircraft expected to be delivered by mid-2024.

A further 20 A321XLR aircraft will arrive between 2024 and 2029, providing an even longer range of narrowbody flying.

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