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KLM takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft

Dutch national carrier KLM has taken delivery of its first A321neo as part of the airline's fleet modernisation.

Above: The first A321neo for KLM was handed over at Airbus’ Hamburg manufacturing site by Wouter van Wersch, Airbus Executive Vice President International, to Marjan Rintel, President & CEO KLM.
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By selecting the A321neo, KLM brings on-board the latest technology to lower decibels and to reduce the noise footprint during take-off, approach and landing. Together with its advanced fuel efficiency, the A321neo will play a key role in KLM’s environmental ambition.

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The newly delivered A321neo for KLM seats 227 passengers in a two-class layout. The cabin features Airbus’ Airspace cabin with XL bins. The larger bins provide 60% more luggage capacity. In addition, there are USB-C ports available for passengers at every seat and a modern lighting system.

The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ best-selling A320neo Family. The A321neo brings a 50% noise footprint reduction and at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft. To date, more than 6,400 A321neo aircraft have been ordered by more than 90 customers across the globe.

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As with all Airbus aircraft, the A321neo aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.

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