Transavia's First Airbus A321neo Taking Shape
Announced in December 2021, the Air France-KLM Group opted to place an order with Airbus to replace their Boeing 737-fleet. That order comprised a combination of A320/321neos, plus A350Fs (with the option to convert them to passenger aircraft) for the cargo fleet.
We reported earlier on this, also that they secured more aircraft via ALC.
The Transavia CEO was quoted as saying: "For now, we have firm orders for 27 neo plus 17 options, so 44 in total. The split between A321neo/A320neo will be around 60:40, but we keep a close eye on the discussions around slot capacity at Schiphol. If the number will be reduced, the logical step is to look at larger aircraft. Upgauging is a clear instrument in our strategy to reduce unit costs and the A321neo is perfect for this, with lots of capabilities, lower noise levels, less CO2 and NOx emissions. For now, the split is 60/40, but we will confirm this later,” said the Dutch Transavia chief. His French counterparts are yet to reveal their preferences for the A320/A321 split.
Recently a first picture emerged of the aft fuselage and tail section of A321 PH-YHZ, plus parts of the sharklets. Planespotters.net gives this breakdown of the first five to be delivered, with the first one due later this year.
- PH-YHA A321-251NX 11919
- PH-YHW A321-251NX 11905
- PH-YHX A321-251NX 11891
- PH-YHY A321-251NX 11818
- PH-YHZ A321-251NX 11702
