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The month in review: January 2020

Airbus logged net orders in January for 274 commercial aircraft from its A220, A320 and A350 XWB product lines in activity that included two new customers for the A220, additional market traction for the A320/A321 as reference products in the single-aisle segment, and further endorsements for the A350 XWB with repeat orders from two customers. During the month, 31 deliveries were made from the A220, A320, A330 and A350 XWB aircraft families.

The single-aisle new business was led by the purchase finalisation by Spirit Airlines of the U.S. for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, involving 47 A319neo, 33 A320neo and 20 A321neo versions and U.S.-based Air Lease Corporation’s 102-aircraft order for 50 A220-300s, 25 A321neo versions and 27 A321XLRs (becoming a new customer for this extra long-range version).

Also during the month, two lessors acquired additional A320 Family aircraft for their portfolios, with China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) signing a purchase agreement for 40 A321neo versions, and Singapore-based BOC Aviation Limited placing a firm order for 20 A320neo aircraft.

Net Orders and Deliveries in last 50 years (Dec 1970-Dec 2019)

by aircraft	Orders	Deliveries	In Fleet
A220-100	95	37	37
A220-300	505	68	68
A318	80	80	65
A319ceo	1486	1479	1424
A319neo	37	2	2
A320ceo	4770	4749	4396
A320neo	3896	894	894
A321ceo	1791	1753	1725
A321neo	3255	290	290
A300	561	561	235
A310	255	255	68
A330-200	660	640	606
A330-200F	41	38	38
A330-300	785	770	755
A330-800	14
A330-900	323	44	44
A340-200/300	246	246	129
A340-500/600	131	131	110
A350-900	750	308	308
A350-1000	176	39	39
A380	251	242	240
TOTAL	20108	12626	11473

Jan 2020 updated details

	A300/A310	A220/A320	A330/A340/A350	A380	Total
Total orders	816	16180	3135	251	20382
Total deliveries	816	9380	2219	242	12657
Aircraft in fleet	303	8921	2027	240	11491

Summary to 31 January 2020

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Airbus Enhances A350 Cabin with 10-Abreast Seating

Airbus has announced a new partnership with Jiatai Aircraft Equipment, a Chinese aircraft seating manufacturer, to supply upgraded economy-class seats for the A350 widebody series.

This collaboration, unveiled at the 2024 Airshow China, focuses on developing a newly designed economy seat tailored for the A350‘s New Production Standard (NPS) cabin.

One of the key features of the NPS cabin is the ability to accommodate 17-inch wide economy seats, compared to the previous 16.5-inch wide seats that airlines were limited to in the A350’s earlier configurations.

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This change is made possible by the expanded space in the NPS cabin, which is 35 inches longer and 4 inches wider than the previous version. This extra space is achieved by slightly moving the cockpit wall forward and shifting the rear pressure bulkhead back by one frame.

The wider cabin allows airlines to add up to 30 extra economy seats without compromising comfort. For airlines opting for a 3-4-3 seating layout, the 17-inch wide seats are an excellent choice for a more comfortable passenger experience. However, some airlines, such as Iberia, may choose to retain a 9-abreast layout with wider seats for added comfort.

The NPS cabin also offers enhanced flexibility for airline operators. One major advantage is the ability to easily switch between a 9-abreast and 10-abreast seating configuration without requiring significant downtime for aircraft reconfiguration. Airlines can use the same seat rails, tracks, and IFE interfaces, making the transition smoother and quicker.

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In addition, the design of the floor attachments and air-conditioning systems has been optimized for 10-abreast seating, meaning airlines can upgrade their cabins without needing to make substantial modifications to the aircraft’s structure.

Though it’s still unclear when Jiatai’s economy-class seats will be officially added to the A350’s Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) catalogue, the collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing the A350’s cabin offerings.

With this partnership, Airbus is providing more seating options for airlines, ensuring that they can meet diverse customer needs while improving overall operational efficiency.