The story
Airbus bolted new engines and sharklets onto the A320 and got 15 to 20 percent better fuel economy without redesigning the airframe. Airlines could not order them fast enough.
Airlines have ordered more than 12,000 A320neo-family jets, and in 2025 the A320 family passed the 737 as the most-delivered jetliner ever.
Quick answers
How do you identify a A320neo?
Sharklet wingtips as standard and much bigger, rounder engine nacelles than the A320ceo. Two overwing exits per side, same as the A320.
What does a A320neo sound like?
PW1100G geared turbofan has a distinctive buzzing hum that passengers notice. LEAP-1A is smoother.
How fast is the A320neo?
Top speed is 454 kts.
How many passengers does the A320neo carry?
Up to 194. A typical layout is 150 (2-class).
How far can the A320neo fly?
Range is about 3,400 nmi.
How big is the A320neo?
It is 123 ft 3 in long and 117 ft 5 in across the wings.
When did the A320neo first fly?
Its first flight was in 2014.
How many A320neos have been built?
2,400+ built.
How rare is a A320neo in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first A320neo catch is worth 25 points.
