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Bombardier www.commercialaircraft.bombardier.com www.airbus.com C SERIES A320NEO

BOMBARDIER’S ALL-NEW C SERIES AIRCRAFT, WHICH SEATS THE A320NEO (NEW ENGINE OPTION) IS THE LATEST OF MANY 100-150 PEOPLE, WAS DESIGNED AND PURPOSE-BUILT WITH PRODUCT UPGRADES AS AIRBUS CONTINUES TO INVEST OVER EFFICIENCY IN MIND AND WITH IMPRESSIVE CO2 SAVINGS $330 MILLION A YEAR IN INNOVATION AND UPGRADES FOR THE COMPARED TO THE AIRCRAFT IT REPLACES. A320 FAMILY. COMING IN THREE SIZES (A319NEO, A320NEO, A321NEO), THE AIRCRAFT SEAT FROM 100 TO 240 PASSENGERS.

Composed of the CS100 and the larger CS300 aircraft, the The new aircraft’s test and certification campaign is in full gear C Series family combines a number of factors to ensure a following the milestone first flights performed with each of the dramatically-reduced environmental footprint, resulting in a highly-efficient aircraft’s two engine options: Pratt & Whitney 20% increase in fuel efficiency. PurePower PW1000G and the CFM International LEAP-1A.

Thanks to the use of advanced structural materials, with an The first A320neo aircraft commenced the flight test advanced aluminium fuselage and composites wings, nacelle programme with a September 2014 maiden flight. Airbus and rear fuselage, nearly a tonne of weight has been saved. has sold almost 4,000 of the aircraft to over 70 different The aircraft’s structure has also been designed to provide customers, ensuring that airlines are getting the most the maximum aerodynamics, thereby reducing drag. Using fuel efficient aircraft in their fleets. Key innovations of the computer modelling programmes and advanced wind tunnel A320neo include latest-generation engines, Sharklet large testing, Bombardier has produced an aircraft family that is as wingtip devices and multiple cabin improvements. aerodynamic as possible. The A320neo from day one offers a 15% fuel burn saving The C Series is equipped with the state-of-the-art Pratt & compared to current single-aisle aircraft operations, provided Whitney PurePower PW1500G Geared engine, by its new engine options and Sharklets — wingtip devices which drives up fuel efficiency and reduces noise. which have been in service on the A320 family since 2012 and are demonstrating up to 4% reduction in fuel burn. The C Series’ fuel efficiency is not just produced through structural technology. Improved navigation capabilities The A320neo is projected to provide a 20% reduction in fuel ensure that flights are more efficient and direct, cutting down burn and CO2 emissions by 2020 achieved through cabin on wasted time in the air. innovations and further engine efficiency improvements.

Bombardier has also not just restricted their environmental In addition, the neo version has an improved noise footprint, concerns to fuel burn. Every stage in the production process and will be 15 Decibels below ICAO Chapter-4 requirements. is thought of in terms of a lifecycle analysis, from design to end of life. This includes ensuring the supply chain UP TO 20% LESS CO2 THAN THE AIRCRAFT IT REPLACES. is as environmentally friendly as possible and that the manufacturing process uses as few hazardous materials as possible.

20% INCREASE IN FUEL EFFICIENCY AND 50% LESS NOX EMISSIONS COMPARED TO THE AIRCRAFT IT REPLACES.

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