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Jetstar's new Airbus A321neo LR aircraft.

Jetstar's new A321neo fleet will improve range and comfort

Jetstar | December 2023
July 2025

With 19 new Airbus A321LR already delivered, and 12 new A321XLR (NEO) aircraft on the way, we’re giving you an even better flying experience. Here's what you can expect.

For airlines, receiving a brand-new aircraft type feels like Christmas. We're excited about the 19 new Airbus A321LR (NEO) aircraft that we've been taking delivery of since mid-2022, and the six more to come. We're also excited at the prospect of welcoming 12 Airbus A321XLRs from 2027. The NEOs are a perfect aircraft for current market, where we need as much flexibility and fuel saving in our aircraft as possible.

LED lighting changes colour to help passengers transition through the flight.

A321LR aircraft

The longer range, more fuel efficient, quieter Jetstar A321LR will seat 232 passengers in a single class cabin that lifts the bar on comfort for low fares travellers in Australia.

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A321LR cabin features

Key cabin features include:

  • Jetstar Entertainment+, our in-flight entertainment system, available to buy on board and stream on your device (JQ flights only). We offer a variety of content, from new-release movies and TV, to kids’ shows, podcasts and games.
  • Award-winning ergonomic Recaro seats with tapered arm rests for greater living space.
  • Extra-large overhead bins with 40 per cent more space, providing passengers with more room to stow bags overhead.
  • Flip-down smartphone and tablet cradles and in-seat USB power to keep personal devices charged.
  • Colour LED lighting that adjusts to the different stages of flight, which provides greater levels of passenger comfort and supports transition through various stages of flight.
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A321LR aircraft features

So, what is the Airbus A321LR? The simplest explanation is that it’s the next generation of the A321 twin engine jet that’s already popular around the world. The ‘neo’ designation stands for ‘new engine option’ – referring to the quieter, more fuel-efficient CFM LEAP engines developed for the aircraft, which reduce fuel burn by at least 15 per cent and aircraft noise by 50 per cent.

The A321LR has given us an extended flying range, with the ability to fly 1,200kms further than our current A320/321 fleet.

We are deploying the A321LR on domestic routes like Melbourne to Cairns and the Gold Coast, as well as international routes such as Sydney to Bali. For detailed aircraft specifications, please see our fleet page.

A321XLR aircraft

The A321XLR offers even more range – with a maximum flying range of up to 4,700nm, or 8700km, depending on the configuration of the aircraft. This has the potential for even more opportunities to expand our growing domestic and international network.

Featuring aerodynamic-enhancing Sharklets on the wings and fuel-efficient engines, the A321XLR aircraft has an enhanced environmental performance, including a 20 per cent lower fuel burn per seat, 5,000 tonnes less CO2 per year, and a noise footprint that is 50 per cent lower.

With the first new A321XLR aircraft set to join our fleet in 2027, we look forward to sharing details of the Jetstar configuration in the lead up to delivery.