First Airbus A320neo Reaches Completion

Gearing up to first flight in September 2014

The assembly of Airbus’ first A320neo has been completed following painting of the aircraft and the mounting of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines. Constructor’s number MSN6101, which will be the first A320neo to fly, will soon start its ground tests to prepare for first flight

The flight test campaign for the A320neo will kick-off in September 2014, paving the way for entry into service in Q4 2015.

The A320neo “new engine option” incorporates many innovations, including latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together are designed to deliver 15% in fuel savings and a reduction of 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. A total of nearly 2,700 A320neo orders have been received from more than 50 customers since its launch in 2010.