On 19 December 2023, Jetstar took delivery of its 11th A321neoLR (Long Range) aircraft. With 232 seats, the A321neoLR is significantly larger than the 180 seat A320ceo that are the mainstay of Jetstar’s fleet. More importantly, the A321neoLR boasts a significantly longer range and improved fuel efficiency compared to the A320ceo and A321ceo, helping Jetstar expand capacity by displacing B787-8 flying on medium-haul routes and allowing the B787-8 to be redeployed on longer routes. This blog explores why the A321neoLR is quickly becoming the most important aircraft to the Qantas group.
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On 19 December 2023, Jetstar took delivery of its 11th A321neoLR (Long Range) aircraft. With 232 seats, the A321neoLR is significantly larger than the 180 seat A320ceo that are the mainstay of Jetstar’s fleet. More importantly, the A321neoLR boasts a significantly longer range and improved fuel efficiency compared to the A320ceo and A321ceo, helping Jetstar expand capacity by displacing B787-8 flying on medium-haul routes and allowing the B787-8 to be redeployed on longer routes. This blog explores why the A321neoLR is quickly becoming the most important aircraft to the Qantas group.