Qantas prepares to phase out the Boeing 717 and welcomes new aircraft to its fleet
Out with the old, in with the new: Qantas announced that it plans to retire its Boeing 717…
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.
Icelandair orders Airbus A321XLR, looks to lease A321LR as replacement for Boeing 757s
Icelandair has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 13 A321XLR aircraft,…
Airbus A321XLR cabin tested at sub-zero temperatures in northern Canada
Airbus’ A321XLR flight-test aircraft has returned from a four-day cold-weather ground testing at Iqaluit in northern Canada. The…
Airbus warns airlines of potential A321XLR delay
Airbus is reportedly warning airlines that the first deliveries of the Airbus A321XLR, a modification of the A321neo…
EASA sides with FAA design requirements for Airbus A321XLR tank
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has sided with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in its request…
13 hours without refueling: Airbus A321XLR conducts longest-ever test flight
Airbus’ A321XLR [extra long range, ed.-] jet, the manufacturer’s longest-range single-aisle aircraft, has performed a more than 13-hour…
Airbus to modify A321XLR fuselage as per FAA request: report
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved design requirements for certain Airbus A321XLR aircraft parts addressing safety concerns…
JetBlue announces Paris CDG as second transatlantic destination
Low-cost carrier JetBlue (JBLU) has announced Paris as its second transatlantic destination, with services starting in summer 2023. …
Has Boeing delayed plans for a new mid-market plane?
We can’t expect a brand-new commercial airplane from Boeing any time soon, judging by fresh comments made by…
American Airlines introduces new premium Flagship Suite on long-haul flights
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) passengers can expect a new luxurious flying experience after the airline introduces its new…
Canada’s Air Transat reveals delivery date of Airbus A321XLR jets
Focused on fleet renewal and expansion, Air Transat awaits for delivery of new Airbus A321XLR planes. The Canadian…
LATAM orders 17 Airbus A321neos, eyes A321XLR
LATAM will expand its fleet by adding 17 Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet, the company announced during…
Airbus A321XLR conducts maiden flight
The Airbus A321XLR, the newest aircraft by the European manufacturer, has begun its maiden flight. The aircraft took…
The Airbus A321XLR: Put your knowledge to the test | Quiz
While the latest variant of the Airbus A320neo family aircraft, the A321XLR, is yet to be certified, the…
Qantas selects Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power A220, A320neo family jets
Qantas Airways confirmed the selection of Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines to power its Airbus A220…
Airbus is likely to delay A321XLR entry until 2024: Reuters
Airbus will likely delay the A321XLR aircraft’s entry into service until 2024, industry sources told Reuters on May 4,…
Airbus A321XLR aircraft rolls out of the paint shop
Airbus has rolled out its new A321XLR aircraft, the latest edition of its A320neo family, out of the paint…
Airbus readies A321 XLR for maiden flight
The maiden flight of the Airbus A321 XLR, the European manufacturer’s latest aircraft and the longest-range narrow-body airliner…