Azores Airlines received the second Airbus A320neo unit (New Engine Option) after completing its first flight between Toulouse and Lisbon. The aircraft landed at Humberto Delgado Airport, in Lisbon, around 12:30 pm (local time).
The second Airbus A320neo is a part of the ongoing replacement process for the A320ceo models. With state-of-the-art technology, the A320neo represents a significant leap in terms of operational efficiency and consequent reduction in environmental impact.
Thanks to its latest generation engines (High-Bypass) and aerodynamic technology (Airbus Sharklets™ wings) the new Azores Airlines' A320neo will allow a reduction in fuel consumption of around 20%, a reduction in fuel and noise emissions, lower operating costs, and greater cargo capacity when compared to previous generation aircraft. “It is always with great enthusiasm that we witness a moment like this, which represents a qualitative leap in the airline's operations. The arrival of a state-of-the-art aircraft reinforces our commitment to operational excellence and the environment.
By adopting more efficient, more environmentally friendly equipment, with a more ergonomic and soundproofed cabin configuration, Azores Airlines is committed to providing exceptional experiences to passengers, without neglecting essential concerns regarding the efficiency and sustainability of airline operations”, states Teresa Gonçalves, CEO of SATA Group.
As the first unit received earlier this year, the Azores Airlines A320neo adopted a 168-seat configuration. Likewise, the cabin was customized with shades of blue, which are predominant in the SATA brand and can be found in the cabin's interior details. To make the environment even more welcoming, lighting and cabin sound schemes were carefully studied, inspired by the serenity of nature in the Azores Archipelago and seeking to provide a pleasant environment on board. The new Azores Airlines aircraft, with registration number CS-TSM, will be part of the airline's planning, as soon as the necessary formalities are completed.
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ABOUT THE AIRBUS A320neo | It is a single-aisle aircraft (Narrow Body) equipped with state-of-the-art engines and has Airbus Sharklets™ at the tip of its wings, which are aerodynamic devices that reduce resistance and improve the aircraft's efficiency in terms of fuel consumption and range. The Airbus A320neo offers greater efficiency compared to previous versions, which translates into lower operating costs for airlines. To learn more: A320neo | A320 | Aircraft | Airbus Aircraft.
ABOUT THE AIRLINE COMPANY AZORES AIRLINES| Azores Airlines is an airline that belongs to the SATA group and whose activity consists of regular air transport to and from the Azores Archipelago. It is an airline with over twenty-five years of experience in domestic and transatlantic flights. The company is part of SATA Holding, which also includes SATA Air Açores, founded in 1941, and SATA Aeródromos, which manages four of the five airports in the Azores Archipelago. Azores Airlines operates a regular network of destinations between the Azores and North America, Europe and the Azores Archipelagos, Madeira, and Cape Verde. The airline operates with a fleet consisting of Airbus A32ceo, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo and Airbus A321 LR equipment. https://www.azoresairlines.pt/en