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JetSMART, ultra low cost airline (ULCC) South American operating in Chile, Argentina and Peru, received his first Airbus A321neo, leased to Aviation Capital Group. Airbus press photo
This fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft will be key to reducing the airline's environmental footprint in its growth plans in the region.
“The delivery of our first A321neo marks the beginning of a new era for JetSMART as a key element in achieving our vision of serving 100 million passengers for the 2028, It is also an important step to become the leading ULCC in South America.. We work with Airbus to configure our A321neo as the most competitive aircraft on the market, while maintaining our focus on sustainability and ultra-low fees,said Stuart Ortiz., CEO de JetSMART.
The A321neo of JetSMART is powered by GTF™ Pratt and Whitney engines. It has the capacity to 240 passengers in the award-winning Airbus Airspace cabin with unique lighting, more personal space and elegantly designed to enhance the passenger experience.
The A321neo incorporates new generation engines and Sharklets, which together provide more than one 20 percent fuel and CO2 savings, as well as noise reduction 50 percent. Till the date, the A321neo has captured more than 8.100 orders received from more than 130 customers.
“The performance and efficiency of the A321neo will allow JetSMART to continue offering low fares, while reducing their carbon footprint”. Arturo Barreira said, president of Airbus Latin America and the Caribbean.
In Latin America and the Caribbean, Airbus has sold more than 1.100 planes, has an order book of more than 500 and has more than 700 in operation throughout the region, which represents almost 60 percent market share of fleet in service. From 1994, Airbus has achieved approximately 70% of net orders in the region.
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It's true Nicholas, for example Delta will have to replace its B757 from 2025 or possibly earlier on their flights to Quito with Airbus A321neo or XLR if there is no Boeing 737 Max 10 that it is very difficult to be certified this year and runs the risk of being canceled.
In any case, JetSmart and other airlines such as LATAM could operate in Quito on interregional flights if demand allows it..
Exactly, but without a doubt we are moving towards seeing more and more new planes in our airports.
The Airbus A321Neo and its LR and future XLR versions make it the most efficient, the one with the best range and load/passenger capacity in a single aisle. Excellent that JetSmart incorporates for its South American routes. Personally I was able to travel with Avianca from Bogotá to Medellín in an A321Neo and the sad thing is that they were withdrawn due to their financial reorganization.
Very good for JetSmart 👍🏻 and hopefully we will see Ecuador one day operate more A321s since the only one that arrives in Quito/Guayaquil is from Jetblue.
Completely, the future will have several 321neo in Ecuador, I'm sure.