Sep 27, 2018, 5:52 pm
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Please see AA just received first Airbus A321neo /32Q 1 Feb 2019,
AA new A321neo / 32Q / A321-253NX First / Business RC MiQ seats
AA new A321neo / 32Q / A321-253NX RC Meridian Main Cabin / MCE seats
for further information and discussion.
AA new A321neo / 32Q / A321-253NX First / Business RC MiQ seats
AA new A321neo / 32Q / A321-253NX RC Meridian Main Cabin / MCE seats
for further information and discussion.
These aircraftvwill be delivered with 20F, 176Y - including 47 MCE seats defined below (F20, Y/MCE47, Y129).
American outlines A321neo network in 2Q19
By Jim Liu, Routes Online link
Posted 23 December 2018 13:50
American Airlines during the weekend of 23DEC18’s schedule update filed planned Airbus A321neo routes, under aircraft code 32Q. Planned A321neo service is scheduled for the second quarter of 2019, with configuration of F20 Y176.
LAX – MCO 02APR19 – 02MAY19 1 daily (AA2361/219)
PHX – ANC 06JUN19 – 19AUG19 1 daily (AA1413/1372)
PHX – LAX 02APR19 – 02MAY19 1 daily (AA820/1895)
PHX – MCO 02APR19 – 02MAY19 1 daily (AA682/1022; Except 21APR19)
(Hawaii requires AA possess, test and secure FAA approval for 32Q ETOPS rating, possibly a reason for these inaugural overland routes?)
Eventually the A321neo is to replace all Hawaii service A321H and 757 aircraft, and deploy on non-JFK-LAX or JFK-SFO routes.
AA Airbus A321neo, c/o ch aviation
JonNYC: MCE is row 8-11, 17 (overwing exit), 27 (exit row, 5 seats in row,) 18-21 (D,E,F)
AA will install Viasat Ka-band inflight connectivity on the entire A321neo fleet.
According to David Seymour, American’s Senior Vice President of Integrated Operations, when they take the A321neo starting in January “that will actually serve as the platform to get certification for our refurbishment and standardization of the 321s... so we can go common configuration.” That effort will start in February.
LAA “32B”: F16 (38” pitch), Y165 including 38 MCE (181 total seat count)
LUS A321: F16 (36” pitch), Y171 including 18 MCE (187 total seat count)
(Note: Delta A321 has 192 seats.)
The seats have been described in the previous retrofit / CIP thread as
F will match the LUS 321 36” pitch, MCE and Y likely will be reduced to 737 MAX standards.
Airbus 32Q / A321neo densified w/ 196 seats as of 2019
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Airbus 32Q / A321neo densified w/ 196 seats as of 2019
US Airways ordered 100 Airbus A321neo (A321-200 with New Engine Option, using the CFM International LEAP-1A engine and Sharklets wingtip devices) for delivery beginning 2019. The aircraft performed its maiden flight February of 2016. (Current coding would have this as "32B" because of the Sharklets, but IATA may use new Equipment Codes for the MAX and neo aircraft.)
Link to IATA aircraft equipment codes c/o flugzeuginfo.net
"For the A321neo – which performed its maiden flight in February 2016 – Airbus is increasing seating capacity with optimised use of cabin space, increased exit limits and a new cabin door configuration. This “Cabin-Flex” option will increase the jetliner’s maximum certified capacity to 240 seats (single class), while still accommodating Airbus’ modern comfort standard of at least 18-inch wide seats." (Airbus)
Seating will be F20 Y176 (less than the 206 two class maximum) due to F, MCE and MC. Improvements include quieter operation, greater payload, range extension and a 20% reduction in fuel use per seat. The aircraft is designed to replace the Boeing 757-200.
The Airbus A321neo prototype, D-AVXB, first flew on 9 February 2016 (with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engines). Maximum range is expected to be 6,500 km (3,500 nm) for the A321neo without LR capabilities.
Link to IATA aircraft equipment codes c/o flugzeuginfo.net
"For the A321neo – which performed its maiden flight in February 2016 – Airbus is increasing seating capacity with optimised use of cabin space, increased exit limits and a new cabin door configuration. This “Cabin-Flex” option will increase the jetliner’s maximum certified capacity to 240 seats (single class), while still accommodating Airbus’ modern comfort standard of at least 18-inch wide seats." (Airbus)
Seating will be F20 Y176 (less than the 206 two class maximum) due to F, MCE and MC. Improvements include quieter operation, greater payload, range extension and a 20% reduction in fuel use per seat. The aircraft is designed to replace the Boeing 757-200.
The Airbus A321neo prototype, D-AVXB, first flew on 9 February 2016 (with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engines). Maximum range is expected to be 6,500 km (3,500 nm) for the A321neo without LR capabilities.
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Sep 26, 2018, 4:44 pm
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Airbus 32Q / A321neo densified w/ 196 seats arrives early 2019.
The shape of things:
Sep 26, 2018, 4:48 pm
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The shape of things:
https://twitter.com/xJonNYC/status/1045019844213649409
https://twitter.com/xJonNYC/status/1045019844213649409
Damn that's a tight squeeze in Y
Sep 26, 2018, 9:59 pm
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The shape of things:
https://twitter.com/xJonNYC/status/1045019844213649409
https://twitter.com/xJonNYC/status/1045019844213649409
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This is prob a dumb question but does that mean all the LUS A321s will get 20F too?
Sep 27, 2018, 8:44 am
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AA's A321NEO most likely will have 2 overwing exits instead of door 2 - this allows them to put 196 seats.
Sep 27, 2018, 12:19 pm
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Goodbye row 10/11 it was nice knowing you. Loved having nothing in front and me and being able to get up without bothering others or being bothered. Sometimes I think 10/11A is better than F.
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Any word on IFE?
Will they be ripping out IFE (like on the 737 retrofits)?
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These are new a/c and since they won't be doing any real long haul (other than HI maybe Northern South America, a few Western European cities) I wouldn't count on it. Sitting in a 29 inch seat for eight hours. Sounds lovely.
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The shape of things:
https://twitter.com/xJonNYC/status/1045019844213649409
https://twitter.com/xJonNYC/status/1045019844213649409
AA appears to be only focusing on one or two fleet at a time. Right now the focus is mainly on the 757s. JonNYC (very reliable source) shared that he got word that AA is finally going to kick off a project standardizing the A321s (both LAA and LUS) some time later this year.
This is 9 – 15 additional seats compared to American’s existing Airbus A321s. Today the Airbus A321 (other than the premium version flying cross country) has:
Legacy US Airways: 187 seats including 16 first class with 36 inch pitch, 18 main cabin extra, and 153 standard coach
Legacy American: 181 seats including 16 first class with 38 inch pitch, 38 main cabin extra, and 127 standard coach
Legacy US Airways: 187 seats including 16 first class with 36 inch pitch, 18 main cabin extra, and 153 standard coach
Legacy American: 181 seats including 16 first class with 38 inch pitch, 38 main cabin extra, and 127 standard coach
According to David Seymour, American’s Senior Vice President of Integrated Operations, when they take the A321neo starting in January “that will actually serve as the platform to get certification for our refurbishment and standardization of the 321s..so we can go common configuration.” That effort will start in February.
The A321neo will be focused on West Coast flying. They’ll start with Phoenix – Hawaii and Los Angeles – Hawaii as well as Los Angeles-based cross country flights to destinations other than New York JFK. The airline tries to base a single aircraft type in a specific area, for instance the 737 MAX began in Miami. Other Airbus A321s, as they’re converted, will get assigned elsewhere.
I reached out to American, and was informed that legacy US Airways A321 aircraft are getting a trim and finish update, which includes new seat covers and carpeting. That is what we have seen so far.
In regards to adding power, etc, they said “we are looking toward long-term retrofit opportunities for this fleet and expect to see power ports as part of the long-term strategy.”
In regards to adding power, etc, they said “we are looking toward long-term retrofit opportunities for this fleet and expect to see power ports as part of the long-term strategy.”
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