SAS Scandinavian Airlines takes delivery of first A320neo

SAS has taken delivery of its first of 30 A320neo aircraft, becoming the first airline in Scandinavia to operate the type. SAS ordered the A320neo as part of its strategy to modernise its fleet with more fuel-efficient aircraft, reducing environmental impact such as emissions and aircraft noise. The A320neo will join SAS’s existing Airbus fleet of 25 A320 family aircraft, 8 A330s and 8 A340s. SAS’s A320neo is configured in a single-class layout with 174 seats. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines and will be deployed on short- to medium-haul routes from its Scandinavian home bases to destinations throughout Europe. In September, SAS said it will invest US$52.5m over the next 3 years to upgrade its short- and medium-haul Airbus A320 fleet with full cabin upgrades and on-board Wi-Fi services. <br/>