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Airbus Unveils First A321neo ACF Ahead of Debut

Airbus has completed assembly of the first A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) at its facilities in Hamburg.


Posted: Jan 8, 2018

The aircraft, powered by CFM Leap-1A engines, will undergo ground tests prior to its inaugral flight scheduled in the coming weeks.

By applying modifications to the fuselage, the ACF enables more flexible cabin configurations for up to 240 passengers. Compared to the previous A321 variant, the most visible modifications are a new rear section and a modified passenger door configuration, where the door located forward of the wing is removed and new overwing emergency exits in the centre section are introduced.

Additional Information

  • The A321neo ACF is an option today and will become standard for all A321neos around 2020. 
  • The A321neo ACF is the base for a longer-range variant known as the A321LR.
  • The A321LR has an increased maximum take-off weight of 97 tonnes and a third underfloor fuel tank allowing airlines to increase its range to 4,000nm for intercontinental flights.
  • The first delivery of an A321LR is targeted for quarter four of 2018.
  • The A321 is the largest member of the A320 family, seating up to 240 passengers, depending on cabin configuration.
  • Incorporating the latest engines, aerodynamic advances and cabin innovations, the A321neo offers a reduction in fuel consumption of at least 15% per seat from day one and 20% by 2020.

Source of original article: www.breakingtravelnews.com


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