{"id":5158,"date":"2019-06-20T11:39:54","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T16:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=5158"},"modified":"2019-06-20T11:40:00","modified_gmt":"2019-06-20T16:40:00","slug":"jetblue-orders-13-airbus-a321xlr-transatlantic-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=5158","title":{"rendered":"JetBlue Orders 13 Airbus A321XLR Transatlantic Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jblue.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jblue.jpg 640w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jblue-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>JetBlue Converts 13 Aircraft in Existing Order Book to the Xtra Long Range Version of Airbus\u2019 Newest, Fuel-Efficient Aircraft to Expand Transatlantic Options<\/li><li>JetBlue Also Exercises Its Option to Take 10 Additional A200-300 Aircraft \u2013 Featuring Powerful Combination of Economics and Range \u2013 Increasing Total on Order to 70<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it is converting 13 aircraft in its existing Airbus A321neo order book to the XLR version for delivery scheduled to begin in 2023. The aircraft will support JetBlue\u2019s focus city strategy by allowing the airline to implement further expansion to additional European destinations from Boston and New York, while also providing added fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe incredible extended range of the A321XLR allows us to evaluate even more overseas destinations as we think about JetBlue\u2019s expansion into European markets plagued by high premium fares and subpar service,\u201d said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline also announced it is exercising its option to add 10 additional A220-300 aircraft to its order with delivery beginning in 2025. Together both aircraft ensure the best financial performance of JetBlue\u2019s fleet, while providing maximum flexibility to execute its network strategy. These aircraft are both game changers in regards to enhancing the airline\u2019s industry-leading customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIncreasing our firm order for A220 aircraft gives us a valuable tool to support our network strategy in the Americas and continue to build our focus cities with an airplane that offers incredible economics and range,\u201d said Hayes. \u201cBoth the XLR and the A220 ensure we remain committed to meeting financial targets with disciplined growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJetBlue has been pioneering new travel options for passengers for 20 years,\u201d said Christian Scherer, chief commercial officer, Airbus. \u201cBy building their future fleet with more A220s and the addition of the A321XLR \u2013 the most capable, longest-range aircraft in their categories \u2013 JetBlue is signaling a continued commitment to creating new opportunities for people to travel in both comfort and efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The A321XLR &amp; Overseas Options<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduced just this week at the Paris Air Show, the A321XLR is the latest evolution of the A321neo aircraft family and features an extended range of 4,700 nautical miles \u2013 some 600 nautical miles more than the A321LR aircraft. The increased flying distance is made possible with an additional rear center tank for more fuel volume. And with 30% lower fuel burn per seat than previous-generation aircraft, JetBlue can maximize the benefits of single-aisle aircraft economics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis next generation, low-cost single-aisle platform ensures we are building a fleet that meets and exceeds our financial targets for the next decade and beyond,\u201d said Steve Priest, executive vice president and chief financial officer, JetBlue. \u201cThese investments allow us to advance our broader expansion plans but with disciplined, thoughtful growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JetBlue remains focused on delivering earnings per share between $2.50 and $3.00 by 2020. This update to the fleet plan is part of JetBlue\u2019s vision to continue growing its earnings per share beyond 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The A321XLR also allows JetBlue to evaluate new transatlantic options as the airline explores additional destinations it may serve in Europe. The XLR opens up possibilities for service between the northeast U.S. and destinations in south, central and northern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As announced in April 2019, JetBlue intends to launch service to London from New York-JFK and Boston in 2021 using the A321LR (long range) aircraft. Today\u2019s XLR news builds on the previously announced conversion of 13 A321neos to the A321LR aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like London, JetBlue will explore European cities that suffer from high fares or mediocre service and those which are effectively controlled by legacy carriers and their massive joint ventures. JetBlue is developing a reimagined transatlantic version of its premium Mint product, as well as an enhanced transatlantic Core experience for the A321XLR. With both the A321LR, and now the A321XLR, the customer-favorite airline intends lower fares while raising the bar on what travelers can expect from a low-cost carrier when flying across the Atlantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The A220 &amp; Continued Growth in the Americas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By exercising its option to add 10 additional A220-300 aircraft to its existing order, JetBlue will grow its total number of A220s on order to 70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The A220\u2019s spacious and comfortable cabin makes it the perfect fit for JetBlue, which has consistently led U.S. airlines in the onboard experience. The A220\u2019s cabin design offers customers the best inflight experience with wider seats, spacious overhead bins and extra-large windows that offer a great view from the sky and on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aircraft\u2019s range and seating capacity will add flexibility to JetBlue\u2019s network strategy as it targets growth in its focus cities, including options to schedule it for transcontinental flying. The aircraft also opens the door to new markets and routes that would have been unprofitable with JetBlue\u2019s existing fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial order for 60 A220 aircraft \u2013 announced in July 2018 \u2013 will be phased in as replacements for JetBlue\u2019s existing fleet of 60 Embraer E190 aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About JetBlue Airways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> JetBlue is New York&#8217;s Hometown Airline\u00ae, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries more than 42 million customers a year to 100+ cities in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average of more than 1,000 daily flights. For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jetblue.com%2F&amp;esheet=52002691&amp;newsitemid=20190620005485&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=jetblue.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=197a02b1b733e8394568f1ec63cd4887\">jetb<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"lue.com (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jetblue.com%2F&amp;esheet=52002691&amp;newsitemid=20190620005485&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=jetblue.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=197a02b1b733e8394568f1ec63cd4887\" target=\"_blank\">lue.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1441\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/A220-300-JETBLUE.jpg?fit=640%2C481\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/A220-300-JETBLUE.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/A220-300-JETBLUE-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/A220-300-JETBLUE-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/A220-300-JETBLUE-1024x769.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it is converting 13 aircraft in its existing Airbus A321neo order book to the XLR version for delivery scheduled to begin in 2023. 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