After Airbus launched the A320neo program on Dec. 1st, 2010 we are now
close to entry into service, with Qatar Airways as the first customer. After
several - say - hick-ups in the test program it now looks as the PW1100G powered
version is successfully completing the last steps in the certification program.
The third aircraft with the GTF engines, an aircraft that will be delivered to
Indigo later, joined the test fleet and is doing Function and Reliability testing.
There were two hick-ups there two, one in Thessaloniki, were the aircraft was
on ground for several days and another in Kiruna, were the aircraft flew back
two days later.
