Aircraft
Pratt-powered A321neo Certified by EASA, FAA
Airbus’s biggest narrowbody finished flight test program in less than 10 months
The Pratt & Wnitney-powered Airbus A320neo accumulated 350 test hours during 130 flights. (Photo: Airbus)
The Pratt & Wnitney-powered Airbus A320neo accumulated 350 test hours during 130 flights. (Photo: Airbus)

The Airbus A321neo powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G turbofans received joint type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the airframer announced Thursday. EASA certification director Trevor Woods and FAA transport airplane directorate manager Jeffrey Duven signed and handed over the certificates to Airbus executive vice president of programs Didier Evrard and A320 family senior vice president Klaus Roewe.