Airbus A319 NEO
Airbus · France · first flew 2017 · airliner
The A319 NEO (New Engine Option) re-engines the A319 with high-bypass turbofans for a 15–20 percent fuel-burn reduction, retaining the same fuselage dimensions as the CEO.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Same 33.8m fuselage length as A319 CEO but new engine pylons sit slightly further forward due to larger fan diameter |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Large blended sharklet winglets (2.4m tall) replace the small wingtip fences of the CEO — the most visible external difference
- CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines with noticeably larger, more flattened nacelles than the round CFM56/V2500 on the CEO
- Same 33.8m fuselage length as A319 CEO but new engine pylons sit slightly further forward due to larger fan diameter
Identical fuselage length to A319 CEO but immediately distinguishable by large sharklets and wider-diameter LEAP or GTF engine nacelles; shorter fuselage than A320 NEO or A321 NEO provides the primary size cue versus those siblings.
Specifications
- The Airbus A319 NEO has a length of 33.8 m (111 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 35.8 m (117 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 833 km/h (518 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 flight crew.
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History
The A319 NEO first flew in March 2017 and entered service with Volotea later that year. It was the slowest-selling of the NEO family, as many operators opted for the larger A320 NEO or A321 NEO to maximise per-trip economics, but it found a niche with carriers needing range flexibility.
Variants
The A319 ACJ NEO (ACJ TwoTwenty) is a long-range business jet derivative offering intercontinental range with cabin customisation.
Where you'll see it
Operated in smaller numbers than its CEO predecessor; key customers include Volotea, IndiGo and several VIP/charter operators. Some airlines deferred or cancelled orders in favour of the A320 NEO.
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