Airbus A320neo To Make Entry Into Airasia's Fleet Starting 2016

[flee 5]

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group, which has placed an order for a whopping 300 units of Airbus A320neo, the latest Airbus jetliner model, will start receiving them from the second half of 2016.

AirAsia Bhd Chief Executive Officer Aireen Omar said the models were expected to replace some of its existing aircraft as well as widening its businesses in the region.

She said the new aircraft, to be delivered in stages until 2026, is more fuel-efficient and produce less carbon to the environment, as well as flying smoother that the existing model owned by the airline.

"We want to make sure that we don't use the aircraft that is too old, as it would consume more fuel. We always want to keep an aircraft of a young age," she told reporters at the AirAsia's #Green24 campaign here, today.

The new A320neo aircraft is the improvement from Airbus' current engine option jetliners, resulting in a per seat fuel burn saving of 20 per cent, along with additional range, reduced engine noise and lower emissions.

The 300 aircraft was part of the 475 aircraft purchased by AirAsia in 2013, which planned to cater to the increasing demand, widen existing businesses and for the purpose of re-entering Japan's routes.

"We will continue to add more aircraft orders (in the future), as we go further because we are not only growing in Malaysia, but also in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, India and hopefully in Japan," she added.

Meanwhile, the environmental sustainability awareness campaign will see the whole AirAsia Group, along with the Tune Group of companies and the Asian Aviation Centre for Excellence team up to carry out both internal and external initiatives throughout the #Green24 campaign to promote awareness towards the issue of climate change.

Internally, Aireen said AirAsia had started its environmental sustainability awareness campaign recently with initiatives aimed at saving energy, reduce wastage and recycling.

The #Green24 campaign will end with a group-wide initiative, expected to take place in January 2016 which will also include participation from the Tune Group of companies and the Asian Aviation Centre of Excellence.

A full 24-hour programme will be created with activities aimed at conserving energy, raising awareness on climate change and working towards developing a sustainability-aware culture within AirAsia and the industry.

[Tamizi Hj Tamby 1]

Which engine option do they acquire; the CFM LEAP or PW1000G engines?

[flee 5]

Airasia has selected the CFM LEAP-1A for its A320neo aircraft.

 

 

http://www.cfmaeroengines.com/files/brochures/LEAP-Brochure-2015.pdf

[Tamizi Hj Tamby 1]

Thanks for the info Flee; looks like the older A320s are set to be phased out next year.

[flee 5]

Thanks for the info Flee; looks like the older A320s are set to be phased out next year.

Yes, the older A320s are being withdrawn and leased out to third party airlines.

 

E.g. aircraft > 9 years old

 

Airbus A320 -216 MSN 2926 wet leased by Asia Aviation Capital (AAC) to Pakistan International Airlines 02 November 2015 AP-BLY, ex 9M-AFL

Airbus A320 -216 MSN 2944 wet leased by Asia Aviation Capital (AAC) to Pakistan International Airlines 25 September 2015 AP-BLZ, ex 9M-AFM

Edited December 1, 2015 by flee

[JuliusWong 0]

9M-AHC MSN 3261 has also left last year to join Alpha Star as corporate jet. New registration: HZ-A15.

[Mohd Azizul Ramli 2]

The spies at the AK Gossip Division asked us to mark the calendar. 8 September 2016 is the big day.

[Kenneth Chong WT 0]

The spies at the AK Gossip Division asked us to mark the calendar. 8 September 2016 is the big day.

I'm not too keen on the 6 more passengers carried onboard...

[Mr.Bandit 0]

Let say by this 6 extra seats, if 4 return flights per day it can make up to 6x4(2)x30days x 12 months = around 17.2k passengers per year. That's just one aircraft. Well, this figure is important especially for LCC airline.

[BC Tam 2]

..... if 4 return flights per day it can make up to 6x4(2)x30days x 12 months = around 17.2k passengers per year ...

Do they reàlly push their equipment to that extent 360 days year in year out ?!

[KJ Lim 0]

In addition, you are assuming that every flight is full! That may not be the case so the extra 6 seats calculation may not be valid.

[flee 5]

In addition, you are assuming that every flight is full! That may not be the case so the extra 6 seats calculation may not be valid.

Not so simple - the extra 6 seats goes into their CASM calculations. So, it will probably influence ticket prices. If you notice, AK load factors are beginning to hit 90%. So every seat will count, if they want to push load factors up to, maybe 95%.... With lower CASM, air ticket prices may be further reduced, thereby stimulating more demand.

[JuliusWong 0]

I pity the cabin crew working with half the galley at the back and dealing with narrow 6 extra seats pitch at Row 31-33 and no window..... :S

[flee 5]

I pity the cabin crew working with half the galley at the back and dealing with narrow 6 extra seats pitch at Row 31-33 and no window..... :S

Ironically the rear toilets are more disabled friendly in the Space Flex cabin - the two small ones can be used as one big one when a disabled person needs to use it!

 

See: http://videos.airbus.com/video/e4d6779706as.html

[flee 5]

AirAsia receives its first A320neo

 

 

First CFM powered A320neo in South East Asia

7 SEPTEMBER 2016 PRESS RELEASE

AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A320neo at a dedicated ceremony in Hamburg. The aircraft is the first CFM International LEAP-1A powered A320neo in South East Asia and the second worldwide. Equipped with a Space Flex Cabin for an optimal passenger comfort and efficiency, the aircraft is configured with 186 seats.

AirAsia is Airbus’ biggest airline customer for the A320 Family with a total of 575 aircraft ordered. Of these, 404 are A320neo Family, following the airline’s latest firm order for 100 A321neo aircraft placed at the recent Farnborough Airshow.

The A320neo Family is the world’s best-selling and most fuel efficient single aisle aircraft Family. The A320neo provides operators with double digits improvements in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions - with a 15% reduction at entry into service and up to a 20% reduction by 2020.

The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklet wing tip devices. With nearly 4800 orders received from 87 customers since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent share of the market. The Airbus’ A320neo Family offers unmatched comfort in all classes and Airbus’ 18-inch wide seats in economy as standard. This aircraft is the 17th A320neo delivered to date.

Source: http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/airasia-receives-its-first-a320neo/#

 

 

 

[Mr.Bandit 0]

She will be flying to home as AXM9951, landed DWC at 7.32am MYT

Edited September 8, 2016 by Wan

[JuliusWong 0]

AirAsia has also revised their standard livery. Now it is "airasia.com" on fuselage, previously "airasia" only.

[Tamizi Hj Tamby 1]

Got info that the ETA of 9M-NEO is 1600hrs

[stvnkhor 0]

Thanks tamizi... Follow at flightradar to see the arrival of 9m-neo

[BC Tam 2]

Is 9M-NEO now sporting new colours ?

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/09/16/pemba-debris-is-from-mh370-liow-date-stamp-links-it-to-illfated-aircraft/

Edited September 16, 2016 by BC Tam

[flee 5]

Yes, A320neo special livery. It sitting on the BKI apron right this moment.

Is 9M-NEO now sporting new colours ?
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/09/16/pemba-debris-is-from-mh370-liow-date-stamp-links-it-to-illfated-aircraft/

[BC Tam 2]

Thanks Flee - I'm sure pictures will appear here pretty soon

Funny they did not paint it as such from the get go

[BC Tam 2]

Yup, trusty Waiping already nailed her at BKI thread !

[affendi osman 0]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKYUu_YAF6X/ try this... Purplicious

[flee 5]

Thanks Flee - I'm sure pictures will appear here pretty soon

Funny they did not paint it as such from the get go

They need it to be exclusively unveiled in KUL and not at XFW.

 

Also they want to give the Minister some face....