Gallery: A look at Air Astana's first A321neoLR state-of-the-art cabin
October 10, 2019
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The first Airbus A321neo Long Range, dubbed by Air Astana president & CEO Peter Foster as "Super Arrow," in the airline’s technical center at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.
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Air Astana´s first of seven Airbus A321neoLRs
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ATW welcomed by one of Air Astana´s flight attendants.
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Aircraft visit in Air Astana´s technical center.
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The Pratt & Whitney PW1133G engine is expected to reduce fuel consumption by 20%, maintenance costs by 5%, carbon emissions by 20%, and noise levels by 50% compared with current generation of aircraft.
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Airbus A321neoLR cockpit. The new "Super Arrows" will gradually replace the fleet of Boeing 757s, which have been in operation since 2003.
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The aircraft features 16 lie-flat Business Class seats, produced by Thompson. Here is a look at Throne seats, which are installed in every other row.
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A detailed look at power outlets and headphones.
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The Business Class cabin is equipped with a Zodiac (RAVE) IFE system.
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Spacious overhead drop-down lockers are extremely roomy for onboard luggage. These are a kind of widebody-style overhead lockers.
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There are 150 Economy Class slim seats on this aircraft. Everyone has a personal IFE.
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Economy Class toilet
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The Galley in the rear of the aircraft.
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International press briefing with president & CEO Peter Foster and CFO Ibrahim Canliel. The new A321neoLR has only 166 seats, typically it has 220 seats in a standard A321 variant.
Kazakhstan-based Air Astana presented its first of seven Airbus A321neoLRs in the airline’s technical center at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. The aircraft will replace the carrier's Boeing 757s, take over existing long-haul routes, and add capacity for new services including Tokyo and Singapore. Exclusive photos by ATW correspondent Kurt Hofmann.