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Is the Airbus A321neo safe?

The honest safety record for the Airbus A321neo, straight from the accident data — context, not spin.

Informational only — not safety, operational, or travel advice. These are estimates from public records, provided as-is; see our terms & disclaimer.

0.08

modelled fatal rate / million flights

8.2M

flights flown since 2017

0 / 1

fatal accidents / hull losses on record

The rate is the model's shrinkage-adjusted estimate — the same figure used in a flight's score, not a raw count ÷ flights ratio. See the methodology.

Specifications

ManufacturerAirbus
In service since2017
Years in service9
Active fleet1,380
EnginesCFM LEAP-1A / PW1100G
Seating180-244
ETOPS180 min
Primary structurealuminum

What the record shows

Excellent safety record with zero fatal accidents. Engine reliability issues with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G option have caused diversions but no safety events.

Engine programme: PW1100G (GTF) powder-metal inspections (2023-2024) grounded aircraft for accelerated checks; managed under active ADs. LEAP-1A-powered aircraft unaffected.

Airlines that fly the Airbus A321neo