Aviation

Jet2.com orders 36 A321neos, becoming a new Airbus customer

Toulouse, 31 August 2021 –Jet2.com, based in Leeds, United Kingdom, has placed an initial order for 36 A321neos, making it a new Airbus customer and a new Airbus A320neo Family operator. Jet2.com’s ambitious fleet expansion and renewal plans are reflected in the order. The engine will be chosen at a later time.

“Jet2.com will be proud to operate the Airbus A321neo in the years ahead,” said Philip Meeson, Executive Chairman of Jet2.com. This aircraft is the most efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft in its class today, in our opinion, and it will provide our holiday customers with a wonderfully comfortable and enjoyable experience as they travel with us for their well-deserved Jet2holiday.”

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The plane will seat 232 passengers in an Airspace cabin with innovative lighting, new seating products, and 60 percent larger overhead baggage bins for more personal storage.

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The A320neo Family incorporates the most advanced technologies, such as new generation engines and Sharklets, to reduce fuel consumption per seat by 20%. With a range of up to 500 nautical miles/900 kilometres and a payload of two tonnes more, the A321neo will provide Jet2.com with additional revenue opportunities.

The A320neo Family had received over 7,400 firm orders from over 120 customers around the world by the end of July 2021.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”