https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20201231005234\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n“The A220 is a next-generation aircraft our customers and crewmembers will love, featuring impressive range and superior economics to support critical financial and operating priorities along with new network planning flexibility,\u201d said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue. “And as we evolve our fleet for the future, the A220\u2019s significant reduction in per-seat emissions supports our ongoing commitment to carbon neutrality for all our domestic flights, and moves us closer to achieving our pledge of net zero carbon emissions across all operations by 2040.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\nThe A220 boasts a nearly 30 percent lower direct operating cost per seat than the current E190. Lower seat costs come from both fuel and non-fuel savings. The A220 fleet will also help to further reset JetBlue’s maintenance costs well into the decade. The airline anticipates the A220 fleet, with improved reliability and longer maintenance intervals, will have a maintenance cost per seat that is more than 40 percent lower than E190s.\n<\/p>\n
\nWith a range of up to 3,350 nautical miles and a 40 percent lower fuel burn per seat than JetBlue’s E190 aircraft, the favorable economics open the door to new markets and routes that would have been unprofitable with JetBlue’s existing fleet. The A220 covers a wide mix of new and existing market possibilities with excellent economics on short, medium and even potentially transcontinental markets. This will allow for better overall aircraft utilization and provide a competitive advantage for JetBlue in short haul markets.\n<\/p>\n
\n“JetBlue has revolutionized air travel, and we at Airbus are proud that our 20-year relationship has played a role in the airline\u2019s many successes,” said C. Jeffrey Knittel, Chairman & CEO Airbus Americas, Inc. “This first A220-300 delivery creates new route possibilities for JetBlue, and raises their passenger experience to even higher standards.”\n<\/p>\n
\nThe A220 is powered exclusively by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, which deliver double-digit improvements in fuel and carbon emissions. Optimizing fuel burn is an important first step in JetBlue\u2019s cost-conscious sustainability strategy, and prioritizing fuel-efficient aircraft and engines aligns with JetBlue\u2019s approach to reducing emissions. Earlier this year, JetBlue became the first major U.S. airline to achieve carbon neutrality for all domestic flights, and later announced its plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions across all operations by 2040. The A220\u2019s significant reduction in per-seat emissions will help JetBlue meet and maintain its sustainability commitments.\n<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThis delivery marks another big milestone for JetBlue and Pratt & Whitney,\u201d said Rick Deurloo, chief commercial officer and senior vice president at Pratt & Whitney. \u201cWe are honored that JetBlue has operated Pratt & Whitney-powered aircraft since the very beginning \u2013 and that JetBlue has selected GTF-powered aircraft for the airline\u2019s next-generation fleets. We look forward to supporting JetBlue\u2019s expansion and their commitment to sustainable aviation.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\nThe interior of JetBlue\u2019s A220 will be as impressive as the operating capabilities of the aircraft. Customers will also enjoy an elevated inflight experience with wider seats, spacious overhead bins and extra-large windows. JetBlue\u2019s fleet features the most legroom in coach (a) and free Fly-Fi\u00ae, the fastest broadband internet in the sky (b). JetBlue will reveal details of its custom-designed A220 cabin \u2013 featuring thoughtful, customer-friendly touches throughout \u2013 in January 2021.\n<\/p>\n
\nJetBlue continues to navigate the new travel environment with a steady hand and a long-term view on recovery. The investment in the A220 allows the airline to continue to execute its low cost business model, and enables JetBlue to continue to offer low fares to more customers.\n<\/p>\n
About JetBlue Airways<\/b><\/p>\n
\nJetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline\u00ae, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America. For more information, visit jetblue.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n
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