JetBlue Airways has taken supply of its first A321LR plane from Airbus.
The planes, of which the provider has 13 on order, shall be utilised to launch highly-anticipated transatlantic companies.
This can embody flights to London, which can start later within the yr.
Along with the brand new A321LRs, the airline additionally has on order one other 57 Airbus plane comprising different A321neo variants.
Robin Hayes, chief government of JetBlue Airways, stated: “At JetBlue we’re eagerly wanting ahead to introducing the Airbus A321 Lengthy Vary single-aisle plane with Airbus’ Airspace inside for our new transatlantic companies.
“These plane will permit us to supply our clients attentive, boutique-style service, whereas additionally making certain ample private area, bigger overhead bins, customised lighting and a design that offers the cabin a wide-body really feel.”
The longstanding partnership between Airbus and JetBlue started in 1999 when JetBlue was launched and took supply of its first A320.
Two years later the airline positioned an order for 48 Airbus planes.
Following years of development, JetBlue now operates a fleet of greater than 200 A320 and A321 plane and has round one other 70 on order.
