American Airlines A321neo. Photo: Airbus

American Airlines, has signed a firm order for an additional 85 A321neo aircraft, taking its total order for the aircraft type to 219 aircraft. American Airline’s CEO Robert Isom said: “Over the past decade, we have invested heavily to modernise and simplify our fleet, which is the largest and youngest among US network carriers. These orders will continue to fuel our fleet with newer, more efficient aircraft so we can continue to deliver the best network and record-setting operational reliability for our customers.”

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales, Commercial Aircraft, Airbus, said: “The continued investment in the A321neo is a testament to the unprecedented value of the world’s most versatile and capable single-aisle aircraft. For nearly two decades, American Airlines has used its A320 Family of aircraft, some of which have been produced in the US in Mobile, Alabama, to grow its domestic and short-haul international network and provide an exceptional experience for its passengers and crews.”

American Airlines took delivery of its first A321neo in February 2019, and 70 have been delivered as of 31 January, 2024. The airline is the world’s largest operator of A320 Family aircraft, the world’s largest A321 operator (CEO and NEO) and the largest customer for the A321neo in North America.

The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo Family, offering unparalleled range and performance. By incorporating new-generation engines and Sharklets, the A321neo brings a 50% noise reduction and more than 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous-generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort in the widest single-aisle cabin in the sky. To date more than 6,100 A321neos have been ordered by more than 90 customers around the world.