Airbus hopes to certify A321XLR by the end of 2023
Airbus is hopeful that the A321XLR, powered by the CFM International LEAP-1A, will be certified by the end…
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.
United Airlines will use P&W engines to power its A321neo and A321XLR fleet
United Airlines and Pratt & Whitney have announced that the airline will use the PW1100G engine for its…
Goodyear wins contract to supply tires for new Airbus A321XLR
Goodyear has announced that it has been selected by Airbus to supply the tires for the new A321XLR,…
India’s IndiGo eyes order for 500 Airbus aircraft
India-based low-cost carrier IndiGo is looking to order up to 500 aircraft from Airbus. The all-Airbus airline is reportedly…
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…
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…