(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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