Cebu Pacific Inc. (CEB) took delivery of its 10th brand-new A321neo (new engine option) from the Airbus Hamburg facility and 11 more are scheduled to be delivered in the next five years.
CEB said it has an existing order for 21 A321neo aircraft, nine of which had been delivered as of 2021 while the rest will be delivered between 2022 and 2027.
The A321neo, CEB’s 18th eco-plane, is known for its 20 percent increase in fuel-efficiency, on top of nearly 50 percent reduction in noise footprint compared with the previous generation aircraft.
The newest A321neo joins a young fleet that includes the A330neo, dubbed as the greenest aircraft in Asia because its 459-seat availability allows more travelers to be carried in a single flight, resulting in the lowest carbon footprint per passenger per kilometer.
CEB said its newest A321neo aircraft is set to enter into service within this month to fly to various Philippine destinations.
