La Compagnie on D Day (June 6) launched service between Paris (Orly and Newark with its first Airbus A321neo.
The new Airbus A321s will replace the older Boeing 757-200s.
Airbus also made this announcement:
The first single-aisle A321neo destined for La Compagnie, an exclusively business-class French airline operating scheduled transatlantic flights, commence transatlantic services on June 6 from Paris Orly Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport.
On lease from GECAS, La Compagnie’s A321neo is powered by CFM International LEAP 1A new generation engines and features a business class only cabin with 76 full flat seats, offering passengers unmatched comfort. The cabin also includes a high level of connectivity onboard.
With this brand new A321neo, La Compagnie becomes the latest A321neo operator. The airline has two new A321neo aircraft on order.
La Compagnie’s A321neo will be presented on the Airbus static display at the Paris Air Show on June 18 (professional day).
The A320neo and its derivative aircraft family members are the world’s best-selling single aisle aircraft with over 6,500 orders from over 100 customers since its launch in 2010. It has pioneered and incorporated the latest technologies, including its new generation engines and the industry’s reference cabin design, delivering 20 percent fuel cost savings alone. The A320neo also offers significant environmental benefits with nearly a 50 percent reduction in noise footprint compared to previous generation aircraft.
Top Copyright Photo: La Compagnie Airbus A321-251NX WL F-HBUZ (msn 8866) BSL (Paul Bannwarth). Image: 946596.
La Compagnie aircraft slide show:
Video: With the new A321neo from La Compagnie, fly business class like never before. On board, you’ll find 76 full flat seats that fully recline into beds, a state-of-the-art entertainment system and Free, unlimited Internet access for all passengers. Discover this one-of-a-kind plane, wholly dedicated to the business class experience. The Plane to Be. Illustrated by Gaetan Heuzé.
