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China Southern takes delivery of the A319neo, the smallest aircraft in the A320neo family
Airbus A319neo
China Southern
Image: China Southern
Rafael Ramos
2/22/2022
The first two A319neo units were delivered on the 19th to China Southern Airlines. The aircraft are expected to enter service in July this year.
Thus, the airline becomes the first to operate the jets, which received CFM International LEAP-1A engines and a configuration of 136 passengers, 4 in business class, 24 in premium economy and 108 in economy class.
The Airbus jet competes with other regional ones, such as the Embraer E2 and the Airbus A220 itself. The A319neo has a range of 6950 km, slightly longer than its brother A220, with 6112 km. However, the A220 has more interesting operating costs.
The A220 family has more than 700 firm orders, compared to only about 70 for the A319neo.
Airbus A319neo
Image: China Southern
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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