Aircraft
Airbus A320neo Gains Joint EASA-FAA Type Certification
Clears type for delivery by year-end
The PW1100G-powered A320neo flew for the first time in September 2014. (Photo: Airbus)
The PW1100G-powered A320neo flew for the first time in September 2014. (Photo: Airbus)

The Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered A320neo on November 24 received joint type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), clearing the way for first delivery to launch customer Qatar Airways by year-end.