KLM takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft
Dutch national carrier KLM has taken delivery of its first A321neo as part of the airline's fleet modernisation.
Above: The first A321neo for KLM was handed over at Airbus’ Hamburg manufacturing site by Wouter van Wersch, Airbus Executive Vice President International, to Marjan Rintel, President & CEO KLM.
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By selecting the A321neo, KLM brings on-board the latest technology to lower decibels and to reduce the noise footprint during take-off, approach and landing. Together with its advanced fuel efficiency, the A321neo will play a key role in KLM’s environmental ambition.
The newly delivered A321neo for KLM seats 227 passengers in a two-class layout. The cabin features Airbus’ Airspace cabin with XL bins. The larger bins provide 60% more luggage capacity. In addition, there are USB-C ports available for passengers at every seat and a modern lighting system.
The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ best-selling A320neo Family. The A321neo brings a 50% noise footprint reduction and at least 20% fuel savings and COâ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft. To date, more than 6,400 A321neo aircraft have been ordered by more than 90 customers across the globe.
As with all Airbus aircraft, the A321neo aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.