General information

Question 1

What is the difference between A320 NEO / LR / XLR?

Answer 1

NEO= New engine option (CFM LEAP or PRATT PW1100)

A320 NEO= 500nmi more range than CEO. (around 930km) + 15% better fuel efficiency (due to new engine + sharklets)

A320LR= Addition of 3 auxiliary fuel tank - total range: 4000nmi (7400km).

A320XLR= New permanent RCT (rear center tank) + strenghtened landing gear, optimised trailing-edge flap configuration. Total range= 4700nmi (8700km)

Question 2

What does IOC means

Answer 2

Integrated Operation Center

Question 3

Where does TSC comes from?

Answer 3

This is the code representing Air-Transat given by ICAO (international civil aviation organisation). In french: OACI (organisation de l’aviation civile internationale).

Question 4

What does TS represents in relation with Air-Transat

Answer 4

This is the code given to Air-Transat by IATA (International Air Transport Association). IATA is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 320 airlines or 83% of total air traffic. We support many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.​