Aer Lingus takes delivery of first new A320neo aircraft
Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft which will go into service on 28 September, operating flight EI152 from Dublin to London Heathrow.
To mark the Airbus A320neo’s first flight Aer Lingus will offset the carbon emissions from the flight of all customers t on board.
The Airbus A320neo offers up to 20% reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions and close to 50% reduction in noise compared to previous generation aircraft, A320ceo.
There is a greater density of seats (186) on the A320neo aircraft resulting lower fuel emissions per seat/passenger on board.
This is the first of two new Airbus A320neo aircraft that Aer Lingus has leased from CDB Aviation, with the second aircraft also joining the fleet this week.
The aircraft will be part of Aer Lingus’ short haul fleet, operating London Heathrow routes.
They replace two previous generation aircraft, Airbus A320ceo, which will be retired from the fleet.
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