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Jet2.com orders 15 additional A321neos

Jet2.com has placed a further order for 15 A321neos following its initial one for 36 placed in August 2021, taking the total order by the Leeds based airline to 51 A321neos.

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The two orders reflect Jet2.com’s ambitious fleet expansion and renewal plans. Engine selection will be made at a later date.

The aircraft will be configured for 232 seats with an Airspace cabin featuring innovative lighting, new seating products and 60% larger overhead baggage bins for added personal storage.

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The A320neo Family incorporates the latest technologies, including new generation engines and Sharklets, delivering a 20% reduction in fuel consumption per seat. With an additional range of up to 500 nautical miles/900 km. or two tonnes of extra payload, the A321neo will deliver Jet2.com with additional revenue potential.

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At the end of August 2021, the A320neo Family had won over 7,500 firm orders from over 120 customers worldwide.
 

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