These aircraft, equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines and wingtip 'Sharklets', are 15% more fuel efficient than current generation aircraft. And our latest addition is the A321neo aircraft, with 235 seats on board.
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The airline will buy an additional 157 Airbus A320neo jets, with an option to add 100 more, with deliveries running through 2034.
The A321neo is the longest-fuselage member of Airbus' best-selling, single-aisle A320 Family, comfortably seating 180 to 220 passengers in a typical two-class interior layout, and as many as 244 in a higher-density arrangement.
The Airbus A380 is one of the most technologically advanced aircraft in the world. Since its introduction in 2005, the A380 has become an iconic symbol of modern air travel and has been hailed as the world's most efficient and safest aircraft.
EasyJet now operates an all-Airbus fleet, and discount carriers generally prefer to operate planes from one manufacturer to keep training and maintenance costs low.
It was found that Boeing had more accidents than expected, while Airbus had fewer (p = 0.015). In terms of fatalities, Boeing had more than expected, with Airbus fewer (p < 0.001). Looking at accidents alone, only the number of fatalities was statistically significantly different.
The first benefit of the Airbus A320 is its performance capabilities. The A320 has a maximum range of 4,000 nautical miles and a maximum speed of Mach 0.82, making it capable of flying long-haul routes with ease.