Jet2’s 30th brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft made its first customer flight yesterday, as the company continues to invest in its sustainability strategy.
The aircraft, registration G-JZEA, has been delivered in Jet2holidays livery and forms part of Jet2’s firm order for 155 brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft made its first customer flight to Corfu, after departing from Manchester Airport.
Jet2 took delivery of its first-ever Airbus aircraft, an Airbus A321neo registered G-SUNB, in March 2023. Since then, the delivery programme has continued at pace, with this 30th aircraft joining the fleet as the company continues to invest in new, more efficient aircraft to support its long-term growth and sustainability strategy.
The Airbus A321neo is recognised as the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per seat by over 20% and providing a 50% lower noise footprint compared to the current fleet average.
The arrival of the 30th Airbus A321neo further demonstrates Jet2’s results-driven approach to sustainability, which is focused on tangible actions that can be delivered now. This includes investing billions into new Airbus A321neo aircraft, completing a multi-million pound Split Scimitar Winglet retrofit programme across 74 Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, electrifying more than 50% of owned ground service equipment, applying lightweight paint to over 80 aircraft and investing in the company’s pioneering Retail Operations Centre to remove weight from flights.
The airline’s climate transition plan is focused on existing technologies and practical measures, including a target to reduce carbon emissions per revenue paying passenger kilometre by 35% in 2035 compared to 2019.
Paul Southall, Head of Sustainability at Jet2 said: “Taking delivery of our 30th brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft is a great milestone for Jet2 and demonstrates the investment we continue to make in our sustainability strategy. These aircraft are more efficient, quieter and deliver a fantastic onboard experience, so this latest delivery is another important step as we continue to grow responsibly and take tangible actions on our sustainability journey.”
He added: “Our approach to sustainability is results driven and built around practical steps that make a real difference. From investing in new aircraft and improving the efficiency of our existing fleet, to electrifying ground service equipment and reducing unnecessary weight onboard, we are focused on taking action now while continuing to provide our award-winning flights and holidays to customers.”
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