Hawaiian Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 16 A321neo aircraft, with an option for an additional nine jetliners.
The firm order marks the first single-aisle order of Airbus airliners for the carrier and follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in January.
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The terms of the agreement were not disclosed; however, the value of the deal after exercising all purchase rights is approximately $2.8bn based on list prices
Hawaiian Airlines plans to choose the engine to power its long-range, single-aisle A321neo jets at a later date.
This deal is a part of Hawaiian Airlines’ plan to expand its long-range fleet, and open new domestic and international nonstop services to Hawaii.
The new aircraft will complement Hawaiian Airlines’ existing fleet of wide-body, twin-aisle jets that currently serve long-haul routes between Hawaii and the US West Coast.
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By GlobalDataHawaiian Airlines is expected to take delivery of 16 new A321neo between 2017 and 2020.
Hawaiian Airlines president and CEO Mark Dunkerley said that the carrier’s fleet of A330s has proved popuar with customers and employees.
"The addition of the A321neo to our fleet is expected to generate around 1,000 new jobs at our airline," Dunkerley said.
Featuring two-class cabin layout, the A321neo will accommodate approximately 190 passengers.
Airbus customers COO John Leahy said: "The A320neo family brings a further greening of our product line, and considering the environmental consciousness of the Hawaiian people, this aspect of the aircraft is another driver for eco-friendly, sustainable growth at the airline."
Featuring large Sharklet wing-tip devices, the A320neo will provide fuel savings of 15%, a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduce engine noise, according to Airbus.
In addition, it has more than 95% airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets, while offering up to 500nm more range or 2t more payload over a given range.
The A320neo is scheduled to enter service from late 2015, followed by the A319neo and A321neo in 2016.
To date, Airbus has received more than 9,150 firm orders for A320 airliners, with in excess of 5,450 having been delivered to more than 385 customers and operators worldwide.
Image: Hawaiian Airlines is expected to take delivery of 16 new A321neo between 2017 and 2020. Photo: courtesy of Airbus SAS.
