Jetstar Asia Takes Delivery of its First Airbus A320 with Sharklets

Jetstar Asia has taken delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320.

The Singapore-registered aircraft is the fifth new A320 to join the airline as part of Jetstar Asia’s fleet renewal program which kicked off in October 2012.

Made of lightweight composite materials, the 2.4-meter-tall Sharklets improve the A320’s aerodynamics, which in turn reduces fuel consumption and emissions, resulting in fuel savings of up to 4%. The wing-tip devices also enhance take-off performance, raise optimum flight altitude, deliver an improved rate-of-climb and a lowering of engine maintenance costs.

Jetstar Asia’s CEO Bara Pasupathi said the improved functions of the Sharklet-equipped A320 are important as the airline continues its fleet renewal program.

“Jetstar Asia is very proud to be the first carrier to receive the A320 with Sharklets in the Jetstar Group as well as Singapore The distinctive wing-tips are a remarkable piece of innovation that brings about higher fuel efficiencies for the airline and helps us deliver on our promise to offer everyday low fares to our customers,” Mr Pasupathi said. “In addition to the fleet renewal announced in October, we will be taking delivery of two more Sharklet-equipped A320s in Singapore before the end of the year.”

The Jetstar Asia A320 with Sharklets is configured with 180 slim line full leather seats.