A319neo flies for the first time

The initial Airbus A319neo has flown for the first time.

The aircraft was built at Hamburg, with its first flight taking the aircraft down to Toulouse for further flight testing.

The A319neo is the last of the A320neo family to fly.

Airbus say they have two order for the VVIP configured ACJ319neo.

The first aircraft is due to be delivered in the second quarter of 2019.