NEO directions

Airbus has dubbed its studies into a possible re-engining of its A320 Family as ‘NEO’ – for New Engine Options – as it closes on a decision on whether to embark on an interim narrow body upgrade pending a more permanent replacement in the mid to late 2020s.

Airbus COO Customers, John Leahy told media at the company’s annual Innovation Days briefings at Broughton in North Wales in May that the company hopes to have more news on its intentions by July’s Farnborough Airshow, but would definitely decide on how it goes forward by the end of 2010.