New engines are also the main visual difference – models LEAP-1A and PW1100G are a little bigger than predecessors: old engines had diameter of the fan of 68 inch (about 173 centimeters), diameter of the new engines reaches 81 inch (more than 205 centimeters).

In 2010 at Air Show in Singapore Airbus declared the start of tender for selection of new engines for NEO family. The choice fell on two the most perfect for that moment new engines CFM LEAP-1A and P&W PW1100G. New power units consume by 16% less fuel, however, their efficiencies reduced by 1-2% because they are installed not on completely new airplane but on modernized but still old aircrafts. At the same time thanks to new engines Airbus managed to reduce expenses on maintenance of the power unit by 20% as compared to the old models.

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Airbus A320neo is equipped with new modern engines that have reduced fuel consumption and reduced emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere. The rate is by 50% less than allowed by International standards that is good news.

So, the main change of the narrow-bodied passenger jet airplanes of Airbus A320 family consists in installation of new engines: CFM International LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G.

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This airplane represents updated copy of previous version – airplane A320. Neo means new engine option.

A320neo is narrow-bodied airplane. It may accommodate more seats or the aisle width may be increased. Airbus has whole family of such airplanes that are of high demand among airline companies.

As compared to Airbus A320 the cabin of the new airplane was significantly improved. Airbus A320neo has improved filtration system that prevents appearance of unpleasant odors. The air in the cabin is renewed every 2 minutes. For lighting are used modern low energy diodes.

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Airplanes of A320 family already on the stage of initial engineering process have got quite high landing gear legs because creation of elongated version Airbus A321 was considered from the beginning.

First the airplane takes off the flight strip surface front gear leg, increasing angle-of-attack but long body with short gear legs limits this angle so that the airplane wouldn’t touch the flight strip with the tail. But smaller angle-of-attack requires increase of take-off speed and as result the length of the flight strip – these problems were taken into consideration by Airbus engineers in advance while Boeing engineers are combining initially short landing gear legs of Boeing 737 with necessity of increasing diameter of the engines and the body length.

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