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Airbus handovers first A321neo jet to Sunclass Airlines

Airbus handovers first A321neo jet to Sunclass Airlines
With a range of 4,700nm/8,700km, the A321neo is the longest fuselage member of Airbus's best-selling, single-aisle A320 Family, comfortably carrying up to 244 passengers.

The Airbus A321neo aircraft was delivered to Sunclass Airlines from Airbus’ Hamburg facility in Germany.

Sunclass, the Danish leisure airline, has received its inaugural Airbus A321neo aircraft in line with its commitment to advancing efficiency, curbing fuel usage, and reducing emissions. The delivery took place at the Airbus facility in Hamburg, Germany. As an exclusive Airbus operator, Sunclass Airlines strategically operates both the A330neo and A321neo, capitalizing on the benefits of Airbus’s standardized features. The A321neo is set to offer Sunclass passengers an expansive and comfortable cabin experience.

Positioned as the lengthiest fuselage variant within Airbus’s highly sought-after A320 Family, the A321neo boasts the capacity to comfortably carry up to 244 passengers with a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (8,700 kilometers). The A320neo Family, inclusive of the A321neo, is celebrated for featuring the industry’s broadest single-aisle cabin.

This family of aircraft delivers a minimum 20% decrease in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, coupled with a 50% reduction in noise compared to its predecessors. These advancements are attributed to the integration of cutting-edge technologies, such as new-generation engines and Sharklets designed for improved aerodynamics and performance.

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Sunclass’s introduction of the A321neo aligns with its strategic goals of operational efficiency and environmental responsibility by adopting contemporary, fuel-efficient aircraft. As of the close of November 2023, the A321neo had amassed over 5,600 orders from a diverse clientele of more than 100 global customers.