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China Airlines Becomes New Operator of A321neo

Our Bureau - : Dec 1, 2021 - : 10:09 am

China Airlines has become the latest operator of the A321neo, following the delivery of its first aircraft of the type, on lease from Air Lease Corporation.

The A321neo departed the Airbus delivery centre in Hamburg on Nov. 30. The aircraft operated on 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which resulted in an 8% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional jet fuel.

The aircraft operated with a blend of SAF. SAF provides a reduction of up to 80% in carbon emissions over its lifecycle, compared to traditional jet fuel.”

The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines and seats 180 passengers in a two-class layout. The A321neo incorporates the Airbus Cabin Flex, which enables optimal use of space by relocating various fixtures and fittings, providing the highest levels of passenger comfort.

CAL’s A321neo will be able to fly on routes of up to seven hours from Taipei. CAL’s A321neos also come with a Cargo Loading System that enables container cargo operations, further reinforcing the airline and Taipei’s position as a global air freight hub.

Altogether CAL will acquire 25 A321neo aircraft, comprising 11 directly ordered from Airbus and 14 under lease agreements. The A321neo will form the core of CAL’s single-aisle fleet and offers cockpit commonality with CAL’s existing A330 and A350 aircraft.

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