SAUDIA fleet aims to include new A321neo aircraft

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of a new aircraft type. Airbus A321neo under the slogan ‘A new – way of flying’. This feeds into SAUDIA’s expansion plans as the airline aims to add 20 more A321neo aircraft to its fleet by 2026.

The A321neo aircraft is a narrow–body airliner part of the A320 family, the world’s most popular single aircraft family and airline preferred choice with airlines around the world due to its reputation for high performance and superior comfort.

The aircraft offers new levels of performance, seating 180 to 220 passengers in a typical two–class interior layout.

The main reason behind the purchase of the aircraft is its ability to run on much less fuel. The A30 family of aircraft have saved 20 million tons Co2 since the A320neo came into service globally in 2016.

By incorporating Sharklets, new fuel–efficient engines, and the latest cabin innovations, the A320neo has also seen a 20 percent decreases in fuel burning and Co2 emissions, a 50 percent reduction in noise footprint, a 5 percent lower airframe maintenance costs, and a 14 percent lower cash operating costs per seat versus previous generation aircraft.

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