Airbus A320neo

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Airbus A320neo at a glance

  • What it is: the Airbus A320neo is a medium-range jet built by Airbus, first flown in 2014.
  • On the radar: it shows up as type code A20N. How to spot it overhead.
  • How far it flies: about 6,300 km without stopping, cruising near 840 km/h.
  • How many it carries: 150–194 passengers, depending on how the airline fits out the cabin.
  • Power: 2× CFM LEAP-1A / PW1100G, with a 35.8 m wingspan.
6,300 km
Range
840 km/h
Cruise speed
150–194+
Passengers
2014
First flight

The re-engined A320 with about 15–20 percent lower fuel burn per seat, thanks to new engines and sharklet wingtips. It is the core of the fastest-selling airliner programme ever, with over 7,000 A320neo-family orders outstanding. IndiGo, easyJet and Wizz Air fly it in huge numbers.

The story of the Airbus A320neo

Airbus launched the A320neo in December 2010. The name means new engine option. Fuel prices were climbing, and new rivals were eyeing the single-aisle market. Rather than design a brand new jet, Airbus kept the proven A320 body and fitted two modern engines: the CFM LEAP-1A and the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan. Large curved wingtips, called sharklets, were added to cut drag. Everything else stayed the same.

The first A320neo flew on September 25, 2014. Lufthansa began flying passengers in January 2016. The new engines burn roughly 15 to 20 percent less fuel per seat than the original A320. Airlines around the world rushed to order, and the whole family became the fastest-selling airliner program in history. Low-cost giants such as IndiGo, easyJet, Wizz Air and Frontier planned their entire growth around it.

Network airlines use the neo to replace older A320s one for one. Together with its sister models, it helped the A320 family pass the Boeing 737 as the best-selling airliner line ever. Today the A320neo is a common sight at airports on every continent. It has become the standard short- and medium-haul workhorse of the 2020s. Assembly lines in Toulouse, Hamburg, Tianjin and Mobile all build it.

Design and engineering

The A320neo keeps the original A320 fuselage and its fly-by-wire controls, where computers turn the pilot's sidestick inputs into control movements. That means crews switch between old and new versions after only short extra training. A single type rating covers the A319, A320 and A321.

The obvious changes are outside. The engine housings are much larger, and the 2.4-meter sharklets on the wingtips reduce drag.

Inside, the optional Airspace cabin adds bigger overhead bins and new lighting. The cabin is wider than a 737's, so economy seats can be 18 inches wide.

How to recognise the A20N in the wild

Looks like a standard A320 but with noticeably fatter engine nacelles and tall, curved sharklets; unlike the 737 MAX, the engine cowlings have smooth trailing edges with no sawtooth chevrons, and the nose is the blunt, rounded Airbus shape. More tells in how to identify any aircraft overhead.

Variants and close relatives

VariantWhat sets it apart
A320neoThe baseline re-engined model that directly replaces the A320ceo on short- and medium-haul routes.
A319neoThe shortened version, which has sold slowly and is offered mainly as the ACJ319neo corporate jet.
A321neoThe stretched member of the neo family and by far its best seller.

Major operators: IndiGo, easyJet, Wizz Air, China Eastern Airlines, Frontier Airlines - Find them in the airline database and watch their A20Ns on the live map.

Facts about the Airbus A320neo

  • The name neo stands for new engine option; existing A320s were retroactively renamed ceo, for current engine option.
  • Lufthansa was the launch operator, flying the first commercial A320neo service in January 2016.
  • Buyers choose between two engines, the CFM LEAP-1A and the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G, one of the first geared turbofans on a mainline jet.
  • The A320neo family became the fastest-selling airliner program in history and helped Airbus overtake the 737 as the best-selling airliner family.
ICAO type code
A20N
Manufacturer
Airbus
Capacity
150–194 passengers
Range
6,300 km
Cruise speed
840 km/h
MTOW
79,000 kg
Engines
2× CFM LEAP-1A / PW1100G
Wingspan / length
35.8 m / 37.6 m

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Tracked flights using the Airbus A320neo

These existing flight profiles list the Airbus A320neo as typical equipment. Airlines can substitute another type on the day.

FlightRoute
U23751MXP → PMOTrack U23751 →
6E101DEL → BLRTrack 6E101 →
SK1417CPH → OSLTrack SK1417 →
TP1930LIS → OPOTrack TP1930 →

More aircraft and tracking guides for the Airbus A320neo

Spot one overhead using our aircraft identification guide. Telling this maker apart from its rival is easier than it looks, as Boeing versus Airbus shows. Short-haul flying has its own economics, covered in low-cost versus full-service.

Data sources and review

Reviewed 2026-07-29 by Flight-Tracker.net Editorial Team

Range, seating, speed and weight describe the aircraft type, not a specific airline configuration. Published figures vary by engine, weight option and cabin layout.

Read our aircraft specification sourcing and review process, or inspect the machine-readable reference dataset.

Airbus A320neo frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Airbus A320neo?

The Airbus A320neo has a published range of about 6,300 km, cruising at roughly 840 km/h. Real-world range depends on payload, winds and reserves.

How many passengers does the Airbus A320neo carry?

A typical Airbus A320neo seats 150–194 passengers, though the exact number depends on how the operating airline configures its cabin.

What is the ICAO type code for the Airbus A320neo?

The Airbus A320neo uses the ICAO type designator A20N. That is the code you will see when you click this aircraft type on a live flight-tracking map.

What engines does the Airbus A320neo use?

The Airbus A320neo is powered by 2× CFM LEAP-1A / PW1100G, with a maximum takeoff weight of about 79,000 kg and a wingspan of 35.8 m.

How do you identify an Airbus A320neo?

Looks like a standard A320 but with noticeably fatter engine nacelles and tall, curved sharklets; unlike the 737 MAX, the engine cowlings have smooth trailing edges with no sawtooth chevrons, and the nose is the blunt, rounded Airbus shape.

Which airlines operate the Airbus A320neo?

Major operators in this reference profile include IndiGo, easyJet, Wizz Air, China Eastern Airlines, Frontier Airlines. Fleets change as aircraft are delivered, stored, leased and retired, so confirm current fleets with the airline.

Which tracked flights use the Airbus A320neo?

Selected scheduled services in this tracker that typically use the Airbus A320neo include U23751, 6E101, SK1417, TP1930. Equipment can change on the day, so the aircraft shown for each flight is a typical assignment, not a guarantee.

Is the Airbus A320neo a narrowbody or a widebody?

The Airbus A320neo is a narrowbody, meaning a single aisle down the middle of the cabin. With 150–194 passengers seats and 6,300 km of range it is typically flown on short and medium-haul routes.