Brussels Airlines takes delivery of its first A320neo

A320neo — Brussels Airlines take off. Photo: Airbus

Brussels Airlines, Belgium’s national airline and member of the Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of its first of five new A320neo aircraft ordered. The A320neo is part of the airline’s fleet renewal strategy to operate the latest ‘state of the art’, efficient aircraft in order to meet Brussels Airlines’ ambitious sustainability targets.

The A320neo incorporates the latest technologies, including new-generation CFM International LEAP-1A engines for more efficiency and Sharklets for improved aerodynamics, which together reduce fuel burn and CO₂ emissions by at least 20%. The aircraft is also a good neighbour at airports with a 50% lower noise footprint compared to previous generation aircraft.

The new A320neo will join Brussels Airlines’ all-Airbus fleet of 43 aircraft, including 34 A320 Family aircraft and nine A330-300s. Perfectly sized for the European market, the new aircraft will enter into service on the carrier’s short- to medium-haul network. With over 9,700 orders from more than 130 customers worldwide, the A320 Family is the world’s most popular aircraft.