Toulouse, France – 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.
Source: Airbus
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