First A320neo for China Southern Takes to the Skies
China Aviation Daily | Jul. 04, 2016
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The first Airbus A320neo aircraft for China Southern Airlines has taken to the skies on its test flights, according to a source familiar with the matter.
According to a photo published by flickr user "XFW-Spotter", China Southern's first A320neo, Registration B-8545, completed its first flights on July 1, 2016.
In early 2015, China Southern signed an agreement with Dutch lessor, AerCap for 24 A320neo aircraft. Delivery of the A320neos to China Airlines is scheduled between 2016 and 2019.