Airbus: easyJet orders a further 157 A320neo family aircraft

The order comprises 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo aircraft and also includes the upsizing of an existing order for 35 A320neo into the larger A321neo - the wings of which are made at the Broughton plant.

The agreement is part of easyJet’s fleet renewal and upgauging plan and is also bringing substantial sustainability improvements to its business.

Jihan Lundgren, CEO of easyJetm said: “We are very pleased to be able to confirm this significant order which not only enables easyJet to replace its older aircraft with more efficient aircraft, a core component of our net zero roadmap, but also provides us ability for disciplined growth, including the significant opportunity that upgauging brings.

“With this order easyJet will be able to continue to cement its leading position at Europe’s primary airports and so we look forward to working in partnership with Airbus in the years to come.”

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Christian Scherer, chief commercial officer and head of international at Airbus, added: “Airbus is delighted to be accompanying easyJet in its fleet growth and renewal. Its Airbus fleet allows easyJet to differentiate its offering in its competitive market with the most state-of-the-art, modern and comfortable aicraft. 

“easyJet and Airbus both are strong advocates for the aviation sector to de-carbonise. This significant investment into the most fuel efficient and SAF-capable aircraft is a testimony to our joint commitment in this respect. Bravo easyJet, and thank you."

By incorporating new generation engines and Sharklets, the A321neo brings a 50 per cent noise reduction and more than 20 per cent fuel savings and CO2 reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximizing passenger comfort in the widest single-aisle cabin in the sky. 

As with all Airbus aircraft, the entire A320 Family is already able to operate with up to 50 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus aims for all its aircraft to be capable of operating with up to 100 per cent SAF by 2030. 

To date over 5,600 A321neos have been ordered by more than 100 customers across the globe.