easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, is today showcasing the Airbus A320neo at Newcastle International Airport. The neo brings significant environmental and operational benefits – up to 15 percent savings in fuel burn and CO2 emissions, and a reduced noise footprint of 50 percent on take-off and landing phase. Crucially, this means the quieter aircraft minimises its noise impact on local communities.
easyJet operates to more destinations than any other airline at Newcastle, serving 15 destinations from the airport. The airline is excited to be introducing the neo to some of these routes this year, as our fleet of A320neos increases.
“We are delighted to be showcasing our new Airbus A320neo in Newcastle today. As Newcastle Airport’s biggest airline, we are committed to sustainable growth. We believe that within the current cap, there is still room to increase efficiency – for example by incentivising higher load factors as well as the use of modern and efficient aircraft like the Airbus A320neo.
“We’re thrilled to be part of easyJet’s neo story and are delighted that the airline chose to showcase the aircraft here today. At Newcastle Airport, we’re committed to ensuring we’re using the latest in technology right across the airport, and the aircraft that operate here are no different.
“I am delighted that easyJet has chosen Newcastle as one of the first bases to showcase the new A320NEO aircraft. Newcastle International Airport is critical to the North East region as a generator of jobs and millions of pounds for the local economy.