Qanot Sharq becomes first Airbus A321XLR operator in Central Asia
Qanot Sharq has become the first Airbus A321XLR operator in Central Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States…
Airbus A321XLR
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Learn about the Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range), the longest-range variant of the Airbus A320 family designed for long-haul flights.
American Airlines debuts A321XLR, announces 15 new routes for 2026 expansion
American Airlines operated its first Airbus A321XLR flight on December 18, 2025, thereby becoming the first US carrier…
Wizz Air CEO talks XLR, business class trial and how the airline got its name
At the unveiling of Wizz Air’s 250th aircraft in Budapest, AeroTime had the opportunity to speak briefly with…
Qantas unveils Economy Plus for roomier seats on A321XLR, A220, 737s
Qantas has announced the launch of a new cabin product called ‘Economy Plus’ to start February 2026, offering…
American Airlines welcomes first US-based Airbus A321XLR, confirms first route
The first US-based Airbus A321XLR has landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to join the American…
Qantas launches flights with first 2 Airbus A321XLRs in Asia-Pacific region
Qantas has begun commercial operations with its first pair of Airbus A321XLRs, becoming the first airline in the…
Aer Lingus expands transatlantic network with new Raleigh-Durham link
On September 17, 2025, Irish carrier Aer Lingus announced plans for its largest-ever transatlantic summer schedule for 2026.…
First two Qantas Airbus A321XLRs to enter commercial service late September 2025
Australian flag carrier Qantas has announced that it has now fixed the entry-into-service dates and has begun taking…
Qantas posts 28% FY25 profit growth, expands fleet with 20 A321XLR aircraft
Qantas Group announced a 28% rise in profit after tax for the financial year 2025 (FY25) and shared…
New Zealand unveils $2.7B defense upgrade with new Seahawks and Airbus A321XLRs
The New Zealand government has revealed plans for new military spending totaling NZ$2.7 billion (US$1.6 billion) to replace…
Iberia confirms ‘large bird’ damaged newest Airbus A321XLR during flight
An Iberia Airbus A321XLR that was delivered to the airline just over a month ago was damaged during…
AirAsia signs for up to 70 Airbus A321XLR in multi-billion-dollar Paris deal
AirAsia has signed a $12.25 billion deal with Airbus to purchase 50 A321XLRs with options for 20 more…
Qantas’ first A321XLR arrives in Sydney after long intercontinental journey
Qantas’ first A321XLR has touched down at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) after departing from Airbus’ facilities…
Airbus to present an A321XLR in full Riyadh Air livery at Paris Air Show 2025
As part of its presence at the upcoming Paris Air Show 2025 being held at Paris-Le Bourget Airport…
Airbus delivers first of 47 Pratt & Whitney-powered A321XLR aircraft to Wizz Air
Airbus has delivered the first of 47 A321XLR aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to Hungarian…
First US-bound A321XLR spotted with American Airlines livery at Airbus facility
The first Airbus A321XLR set to be delivered to the United States (US) has been spotted at the…
Top 10 longest narrowbody flights in 2025
There was a time when, if you wanted to cross the Atlantic or fly to another continent, you’d…
Pratt & Whitney-powered Airbus A321XLR gains EASA type certification
A variant of the new Airbus A321XLR, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, has received type certification by…