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Airbus A320neo A20N
The Airbus A320neo is the re-engined version of the A320, with neo meaning new engine option. Larger, more efficient engines and standard sharklets cut fuel burn by roughly 15 to 20 percent compared with the original A320. It seats about 150 to 194 passengers.
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- A20N
- First flight
- 2014
- Typical cruise
- 450 kt / 518 mph
- Service ceiling
- 39,800 ft
- Range
- 3,400 nm / 3,913 mi
- Capacity
- 150-194 seats
- Length
- 37.6 m / 123 ft
- Wingspan
- 35.8 m / 117 ft
Engines: 2 x CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans. Family: A320neo family. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
In the US, the A320neo is the backbone of ultra-low-cost carriers such as Spirit and Frontier, and is joining mainline fleets. It flies short and medium domestic routes, leisure markets and some Latin American services.
Main US operators: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines.
How to recognize a A320neo
- Much larger engine nacelles than the A320ceo, almost touching the wing's leading edge.
- Tall curved sharklet wingtips on every aircraft.
- Engine nacelles are larger and rounder than any A320ceo, with a very short pylon.
- Otherwise the same body and Airbus nose as an A320.
How it looks on a flight tracker
Shows up at FL330 to FL390 at typical airliner speeds of 420 to 520 kt. Callsigns NKS and FFT are the most common, along with DAL and UAL.
History
Launched in 2010, the A320neo entered service with Lufthansa in 2016. Early Pratt & Whitney engine durability issues have kept some aircraft parked for inspections.
Where A320neos are right now
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What is the ICAO code for the Airbus A320neo?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Airbus A320neo is A20N. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the A320neo fly?
The Airbus A320neo typically cruises at about 450 knots true airspeed (about 518 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the A320neo fly?
Its service ceiling is about 39,800 ft.