Feb 1, 2019, 2:36 pm
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AA has announced the first 196 seat A321-253NX / A321neo (new engine option), N400AN, manufacturer’s temporary registration D-AVYQ, arrived at PIT 1 February 2019 and enters service April, 2019. Link
Airbus A321neo / 32Q threads (as of 12 March 2019)
AA Airbus A321neo, c/o International Flight Network
There is an existing order of 100 A321neo, IATA designation 32Q, with the first delivery in February 2019. However, American Airlines has reached an agreement with Airbus Industries to defer twenty-two A321neo that were previously scheduled for delivery in 2019, 2020, and 2021 to at least 2024, citing high fuel prices and a weak revenue environment for the move.
The AA A321neo are being delivered with CFM International LEAP-1A engine and Sharklets wingtip devices), giving the aircraft 4,000 nautical miles (7,408 km) range and ETOPS 180 certification. In this “Cabin Flex” NX model fuselage doors 2L and R are deleted.
Seating is 20F, 176Y - 47 MCE seats (F20, Y/MCE47, Y129). The new larger AirSpace XL space overhead bins are used and mood lighting also. A/C + USB power is provided to all seats. IFE is served to your device (free) from an onboard WiFi server. ViaSat Ka band WiFi (fee) is standard.
See illustrations in the first few posts in this thread.
F will match the LUS 321 36” pitch, using the same Rockwell Collins MiQ seat used in the 737 MAX 8 and the Oasis refit First/Business cabin (and AA widebody Premium Economy). These MiQ have no footrest.
MCE and Y are reduced to 737 MAX standards (MCE 33”, Y 30”). The seat is the same Rockwell Collins Meridian used in the 737 MAX 8 and “Project Oasis” conversion. The slightly greater diameter of the A320 family fuselage allows a slightly wider seat.
Eventually the A321neo is to replace all Hawaii service A321H and 757 aircraft, and deploy on longer non-JFK-LAX or JFK-SFO routes (which are served by the three class A321T).
Currently, though both will be refitted to 190 seats under Project Oasis:
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.)
Link to the archived previous thread discussing the A321neo prior to arrival.
Airbus A321neo / 32Q threads (as of 12 March 2019)
- Aircraft guide: Which Airbus A321? (including “321”, “32B”, A321neo)
- A321neo / 32Q / A321-253NX Rockwell Collins MiQ First / Business seats
- AA new A321neo / 32Q / A321-253NX RC Meridian Main Cabin / MCE seats
AA Airbus A321neo, c/o International Flight Network
There is an existing order of 100 A321neo, IATA designation 32Q, with the first delivery in February 2019. However, American Airlines has reached an agreement with Airbus Industries to defer twenty-two A321neo that were previously scheduled for delivery in 2019, 2020, and 2021 to at least 2024, citing high fuel prices and a weak revenue environment for the move.
The AA A321neo are being delivered with CFM International LEAP-1A engine and Sharklets wingtip devices), giving the aircraft 4,000 nautical miles (7,408 km) range and ETOPS 180 certification. In this “Cabin Flex” NX model fuselage doors 2L and R are deleted.
Seating is 20F, 176Y - 47 MCE seats (F20, Y/MCE47, Y129). The new larger AirSpace XL space overhead bins are used and mood lighting also. A/C + USB power is provided to all seats. IFE is served to your device (free) from an onboard WiFi server. ViaSat Ka band WiFi (fee) is standard.
See illustrations in the first few posts in this thread.
JonNYC: MCE is row 8-11, 17 (overwing exit), 27 (exit row, 5 seats in row,) 18-21 (D,E,F)
MCE and Y are reduced to 737 MAX standards (MCE 33”, Y 30”). The seat is the same Rockwell Collins Meridian used in the 737 MAX 8 and “Project Oasis” conversion. The slightly greater diameter of the A320 family fuselage allows a slightly wider seat.
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)
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)
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.)
Link to the archived previous thread discussing the A321neo prior to arrival.
AA just received first Airbus A321neo / A321-253NX / 32Q 1 Feb 2019
Feb 1, 2019, 1:13 pm
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AA just received first Airbus A321neo / A321-253NX / 32Q 1 Feb 2019
AA Press Release
The range on the A321neo is 4000nm @ 206 passengers and they're ETOPS 180 certified which means they can be used for TA flights. I wonder if AA starts moving in that direction? Quietly hoping Boeing launches the 797 with its twin aisles before the 321neo becomes the East coast to Western Europe norm. I can't find any passenger cost per mile but it's gotta be competitive?
Sample ranges from some AA hubs:
CLT - 321neo Range
DFW - 321neo Range
MIA - 321neo Range
LAX - 321neo Range
ORD - 321neo Range
PHL - 321neo Range
PHX - 321neo Range
The range on the A321neo is 4000nm @ 206 passengers and they're ETOPS 180 certified which means they can be used for TA flights. I wonder if AA starts moving in that direction? Quietly hoping Boeing launches the 797 with its twin aisles before the 321neo becomes the East coast to Western Europe norm. I can't find any passenger cost per mile but it's gotta be competitive?
Sample ranges from some AA hubs:
CLT - 321neo Range
DFW - 321neo Range
MIA - 321neo Range
LAX - 321neo Range
ORD - 321neo Range
PHL - 321neo Range
PHX - 321neo Range
Feb 1, 2019, 1:22 pm
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Feb 1, 2019, 2:17 pm
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“The aircraft, and others like it that will follow, will first go to the maintenance facility here in Pittsburgh where about 500 people work.” Pittsburgh Business Times. Link to brief article and slideshow.
“The Airbus A321neo departed Hamburg early Friday morning for the trans-Atlantic flight to Pittsburgh.
Once the plane landed in Pittsburgh, American Airlines technicians will get it ready for customer flights.”
Link to CBS Pittsburgh.
AA Press release includes:
The A321neo is scheduled to begin flying customers April 2 between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Arizona and Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida. Once the company takes more deliveries, additional routes will include PHX–Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska over the summer, and PHX and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hawaii later this year as the A321neo begins to replace retiring Boeing 757s. The A321 is already a versatile aircraft, and the A321neo (which stands for “new engine option”) adds about 400 nautical miles in range thanks to improved fuel burn from the new engines, putting additional destinations within reach.
American is taking the “Cabin Flex,” or “NX,” option of the A321neo, which has a new door configuration. The A321neo is part of the order for 460 aircraft placed by American in 2011, which also included 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The aircraft from that order have transformed American’s fleet into the youngest among U.S. network airlines.
“The Airbus A321neo departed Hamburg early Friday morning for the trans-Atlantic flight to Pittsburgh.
Once the plane landed in Pittsburgh, American Airlines technicians will get it ready for customer flights.”
Link to CBS Pittsburgh.
AA Press release includes:
The A321neo is scheduled to begin flying customers April 2 between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Arizona and Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida. Once the company takes more deliveries, additional routes will include PHX–Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska over the summer, and PHX and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hawaii later this year as the A321neo begins to replace retiring Boeing 757s. The A321 is already a versatile aircraft, and the A321neo (which stands for “new engine option”) adds about 400 nautical miles in range thanks to improved fuel burn from the new engines, putting additional destinations within reach.
American is taking the “Cabin Flex,” or “NX,” option of the A321neo, which has a new door configuration. The A321neo is part of the order for 460 aircraft placed by American in 2011, which also included 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The aircraft from that order have transformed American’s fleet into the youngest among U.S. network airlines.
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Feb 1, 2019, 3:57 pm
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These have less range than a 757-200. They won't be scheduled on 4000nm routes - or even 4000 statute mile routes into winter winds if AA is smart. Ask United how many fuel stops their 757s (passenger max 169, not 206) made in Bangor or Gander on TXL-EWR befire they upgauged to a 767. PHX-LIH, DFW-ANC? Sure.
Feb 1, 2019, 4:32 pm
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Can’t wait to fight a 100+ devices streaming over WiFi while trying to send email. Yes, I know the streaming is local to the aircraft ...but that is still a WHOLE BUNCH of network traffic clogging up the 802.11 spectrum that isn’t there with real wired IFE. I don’t know what bit rate this new Parker-Brand-IFE streams at, but I predict in a few years it will be seen as a colossal error.
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Feb 1, 2019, 5:03 pm
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https://m.planespotters.net/photo/72...bus-a321-231wl
I believe this is an example of a 321neo (A321-253N):
https://m.planespotters.net/photo/82...rbus-a321-253n
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Feb 1, 2019, 5:31 pm
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Planespotters says that pic is a A321-231:
https://m.planespotters.net/photo/72...bus-a321-231wl
I believe this is an example of a 321neo (A321-253N):
https://m.planespotters.net/photo/82...rbus-a321-253n
I believe this is an example of a 321neo (A321-253N):
https://m.planespotters.net/photo/82...rbus-a321-253n
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Can’t wait to fight a 100+ devices streaming over WiFi while trying to send email. Yes, I know the streaming is local to the aircraft ...but that is still a WHOLE BUNCH of network traffic clogging up the 802.11 spectrum that isn’t there with real wired IFE. I don’t know what bit rate this new Parker-Brand-IFE streams at, but I predict in a few years it will be seen as a colossal error.
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