Virgin America receives first A321neo as Alaska mulls future fleet
The first Airbus A321neo, the largest and longest-range variant of the Airbus family of re-engined narrowbody aircraft, has been delivered to Virgin America. Virgin America, a subsidiary of Seattle-based Alaska Air Group, is leasing the A321neo from GE Capital Aviation Services. It took delivery of the aircraft, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, at an April 20 ceremony in Hamburg. Virgin America president Peter Hunt said the A321neo “will allow us to further reduce our unit costs and enable us to further reduce our carbon emissions.” The A321neo joins Virgin America’s fleet of 53 A320ceos and 10 A319ceos. Configured with 184 seats, the A321neo is expected to enter service May 31 on Virgin America’s San Francisco-Washington National transcontinental route. <br/>
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Virgin America receives first A321neo as Alaska mulls future fleet
The first Airbus A321neo, the largest and longest-range variant of the Airbus family of re-engined narrowbody aircraft, has been delivered to Virgin America. Virgin America, a subsidiary of Seattle-based Alaska Air Group, is leasing the A321neo from GE Capital Aviation Services. It took delivery of the aircraft, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, at an April 20 ceremony in Hamburg. Virgin America president Peter Hunt said the A321neo “will allow us to further reduce our unit costs and enable us to further reduce our carbon emissions.” The A321neo joins Virgin America’s fleet of 53 A320ceos and 10 A319ceos. Configured with 184 seats, the A321neo is expected to enter service May 31 on Virgin America’s San Francisco-Washington National transcontinental route. <br/>
