It’s a big day for Delta, as the Atlanta-based airline has today started commercial flights with its Airbus A321neos. Not only are these planes incredibly fuel efficient, but they also offer a new passenger experience, so let’s go over all the details.
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I’m onboard the inaugural flight right now in economy, what a fantastic aircraft this is. These seats seem identical to the seats found on the A220 with a few minor changes
Hate the FC seats with the winged headrest. Find them super claustrophobic and make it that much harder to peak out the window.
I'm curious what these overhead bins are going to be like, they certainly don't look like any of the ones Delta has taken delivery of lately.
It will be nice to be able to sit in first class and not have my meager seat pitch invaded by the golf bro in front of me who punches that recline button as soon as the nose gear lifts off the runway, and then proceeds to shift his considerable bulk up and down for 3 hours audibly straining the structural capacity of the aluminum seat frame and requiring me to type like a mantis. Other than that, this seat does not seem like a huge improvement.
Question for those in the know - is it possible to order the new engines and replace the engines on the A321CEOs Delta (or any airline) has already taken delivery of? Obviously the capital investment would be high but given how long Delta keeps their aircraft, I assume the fuel efficiency would more than pay for it over the long run.
Apologies if this is a stupid question
Negative, there's some structural differences that would precluded putting NEO engines on CEO builds...namely the engine clearance space and engine pylons.
They look huge and the opposite of the Boeing Sky Interior that feels so open. Looks claustrophobic in pictures. Have to see in person
Curious to find out whether there are any spotting differences between the CEO and NEO versions. I'm guessing the only differences might be in the engines and not the airframe.
Wondering how Delta seemingly got away with the deletion of both 2L/R and 3L/R, while AA could only get the FAA to certify the deletion of 2L/R. No doubt AA would have loved to use the extra leg room from the 3L/R exit doors to fill with more seats.
Delta opted for a double overwing exit. This is an extra from Airbus called the cabin flex program. Turkish choose to add this as well. Possible a very expensive thing that AA don't wanna pay.
Barring additional reinforcement requirements, there's nothing stopping the engine or pylon from being adapted to CEO builds, seeing as it's essentially the same wing as the 1987 demonstrator...
...well, nothing except the not-so-inconsequential cost of certifying such a frankenstein to both the European, North American, and Asian CAAs who'd need to bless it inorder for it to go into service. Which is something that absolutely no one would want to spend money or time doing.
The Neo engines have two small extensions at the back, one at the top and one at the bottom. Overall the engines are a different shape but for a distinction that doesn’t require a side by side comparison, look for the engine extensions.
They opted for that because of passenger capacity. Trust me AA would’ve loved that exit if already didn’t cram as many passengers in it’s current configuration
No way am I flying that to the west coast when I can hop down to JFK and get a flat seat.
AA opted to keep 3L/R for consistency within the fleet. The upcoming XLR won't have the 3L/R doors. ACF is the the only way Airbus is building the 321 series now but the activation of both OWE is and option and is technically more beneficial due to the reduced weight of not having 3L/R doors.