Virgin America agreed to acquire 10 new state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft, offering up to 20 percent more fuel and more carbon efficient than the carrier’s current fleet. The new aircraft provide the best seat-mile costs of any single-aisle aircraft on the market and are expected to help reduce operating unit costs and increase revenue opportunities. The fleet additions are slated for delivery beginning in the first quarter of 2017 continuing through the third quarter of 2018.

“As Virgin America continues to grow its network, there’s no question the Airbus A321neo is the right aircraft for us, and we were pleased to work with GECAS to make today possible,” said David Cush, president and CEO, Virgin America. “Not only will these aircraft allow us to further reduce our unit costs and improve our revenue position, they demonstrate our continued commitment to reducing carbon emissions and creating an even more sustainable airline.”