South American low-cost carrier JetSmart took  delivery of its first A321neo, leased from Aviation Capital Group. The fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft will be key in reducing the airline’s environmental footprint.

“The delivery of our first A321neo marks the beginning of a new era for JetSmart, supporting our vision to serve 100 million passengers by 2028. It is also and it is an important step in becoming the leading ULCC in South America. We worked with Airbus to configure our A321neo as the most competitive aircraft in the market, while maintaining  our focus on sustainability and ultra low fares,” said Estuardo Ortiz, CEO of the airline.

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The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and can seat up to 240 passengers in an Airspace cabin, which brings novel lighting displays, more personal space and a sleek design to improve passenger experience.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, Airbus has sold over 1,100 aircraft and has a backlog of over 500, with more than 700 in operation throughout the region, representing almost 60 percent market share of the in-service fleet. Since 1994, Airbus has secured approximately 70 percent of net orders in the region.