AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A321neo from Airbus, one of 353 A321neos ordered by the Malaysian LCC, making it the largest customer.
The aircraft is configured in a single class with 236 seats.
With its numerous efficiency benefits and the operational flexibility this aircraft brings, the A321neo will be the new backbone of our operations as we continue to expand to meet growing air travel demand across Asia.– AirAsia Group executive chairman, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun
The A321neo will launch on the Kuala Lumpur–Kuching route before being placed on high demand regional routes, including Singapore, Bangkok, Shenzhen and Kota Kinabalu.
Sister airline Thai Air Asia will receive two A321neos in December.
Speaking at the Paris Air Show earlier this year, AirAsia Group executive chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said, “We have spent a number of years reviewing what the future of our operations will look like and today, we’re proud to become the world’s largest customer for the A321neo.
“With its numerous efficiency benefits and the operational flexibility this aircraft brings, the A321neo will be the new backbone of our operations as we continue to expand to meet growing air travel demand across Asia."