Transavia France, a low cost member of the Air France-KLM group, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo as part of a leasing agreement with Avolon. The delivery flight to Paris-Orly used a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend. The aircraft, registered as F-GNEO, is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines and has 186 seats in a single-class configuration.
The A320neo’s first commercial flight is scheduled for January 15, 2024, bound for Porto Airport, Portugal, which was Transavia France’s inaugural destination in 2007. Going forward, the aircraft will operate across the airline’s entire network, covering more than 200 routes on 120 destinations.
Equipped with LEAP-1A engines and new-generation Sharklets, the A320neo offers a 50% reduction in noise footprint and fuel savings of 20% compared to previous-generation single-aisle aircraft. The cabin features Airspace XL luggage racks, USB-C ports at each seat and an improved lighting system.
Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, noted that the delivery marks the transition to an all-Airbus fleet at Transavia and underscores the airline’s commitment to the development of its low-cost operations. This event is part of long-term investments to improve the group’s economic and environmental performance.
Transavia expects 100 new Airbus A320/A321neo aircraft
This delivery follows Air France-KLM’s order in 2021 for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft to renew and expand the fleets of KLM and Transavia Netherlands, as well as to renew Transavia France’s fleet. Transavia France expects to operate 13 A320neo aircraft by the end of 2024.
Last month, Transavia took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, marking the start of a new era for the Air France-KLM Group airline. It is the first time the Dutch carrier has taken delivery of A320 family aircraft.
Transavia’s A321neo fleet will be configured to carry 232 passengers in a single cabin and will be operated by the Dutch subsidiary. The first commercial flight took place on January 5, 2024 between Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport and Pisa, Italy.
Transavia currently has a global fleet of 115 Boeing 737-800 aircraft: 71 aircraft are part of the Transavia France fleet and 44 belong to Transavia Netherlands.
