Air International 2018-03 / Airscene

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-AVZO   [5]

The Airbus A321LR, which flew on January 31, 2018, is a higher-capacity and longer-range A321neo variant designed to serve transcontinental and transatlantic routes.

Air International 2023-01 / T.Batchelor - Brighter skies ahead?

Shown here taking off on its first flight, from Airbus Airport, Hamburg, the A321XLR is described by Airbus’ Yves Renard as a flexible airframe suitable for both short and long flights

Air International 2016-03 / News

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-AVXB

The first Airbus A321neo completed its maiden flight from Hamburg, Germany, on February 9, 2016, marking another milestone in the A320neo family programme. The aircraft, registered D-AVXB (msn 6839), completed a five-hour, 29-minute flight during which tests were performed on the engine speed variation and systems behaviour and to validate the flight envelope. The aircraft will perform a partial flight test programme in the coming months to validate the impact on handling qualities, performance and systems. The first A321neo will be delivered at the end of 2016.

Air International 2024-08 / M.Doran - Seizing an opprotunity

The Airbus A321XLR is a game-changer and will give airlines cost advantages on long, thin routes
The Airbus A321XLR is due to enter service in 2024

Air International 2018-11 / Airscene

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-AVZO   [5]

The A321LR, designed to be capable of flying non-stop between Europe and the United States, has been certified and its A350-900ULR stablemate has been delivered.

Air International 2024-11 / M.Broadbent - Airbus's game changer?

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: F-WXLR   [2]

The belly tank, visible in this photo of an A321XLR at Farnborough in July 2024, is significantly different from other A321neo variants

Air International 2023-01 / T.Batchelor - Route to success

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: F-WXLR   [2]

The A321XLR adds around 1,296km in range thanks to an increased take-off weight

Air International 2023-09 / M.Doran - Perfect planning

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: F-WWAD   [2]

New technology aircraft like the Airbus A321XLR are in high demand

Air International 2024-11 / M.Broadbent - Airbus's game changer?

The first A321XLR test aircraft receives a water cannon salute ahead of its first flight in 2022

Air International 2022-06 / P.Eden - Fair weather and foul

A321neo trials included this flooded runway test

Air International 2020-07 / M.Broadbent - Power players

Many new commercial aircraft engines have been hit by development or in-service snags, forcing manufacturers to retrofit upgraded parts to their powerplants.

Air International 2024-11 / M.Broadbent - Airbus's game changer?

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: F-WWAD   [2]

Route proving for the A321XLR included a visit to Madrid, the home base of initial operator Iberia

Air International 2019-06 / Airscene

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-AVZO   [5]

The first A321neo D-AVZO (msn 7877) fitted with the Airbus Cabin Flex layout to increase capacity to a maximum 240 passengers. Most of the A321neos ordered recently will be delivered with this configuration.
The graphic on the A321LR test aircraft D-AVZO (msn 7877) illustrates this A321neo subvariant’s range capability, but Airbus could be set to launch a further derivative with even longer range.

Air International 2022-06 / P.Eden - Fair weather and foul

Airbus used the McKinley Climatic Laboratory for A321 neo cold soak trials

Air International 2018-11 / M.Broadbent - A320neo /Commercial/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-AVZO   [5]

A321LR test aircraft D-AVZO (msn 7877) at Mahe in the Seychelles ahead of a 4,750-nautical-mile flight to Toulouse in April 2018, flown to test and demonstrate the subvariant's range capability.
The Airbus A321LR, the long-range version of the A321neo due for service entry later this year, recently undertook a 4,750 nautical mile (8,797km) flight from Mahe in Seychelles to Toulouse as part of the variant's 100-flying-hour certification testing programme. Airbus said this is a new distance record for a single-aisle narrowbody. The flight followed A321LR hot weather testing performed at Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. The A321LR's certification and service entry is expected later this year.

Air International 2024-11 / M.Broadbent - Airbus's game changer?

Airbus has secured more than 300 orders for the A321XLR since launching the variant in 2019

Air International 2021-06 / M.Broadbent - Bouncing back

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: EI-LRA   [2]

Aer Lingus A321-253NX EI-LRA (msn 8887) is the first of eight A321LRs for the Irish carrier.
Aer Lingus plans to fly Airbus A321LRs on transatlantic routes from Manchester
The A321LR has enabled Aer Lingus to link smaller North American airports and European cities

Air International 2024-04 / A.Dron - A route too far?

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: EI-LRA   [2]

Aer Lingus believes that it can make low-cost, long-haul viable and profitable by using its A321 fleet more effectively between long-haul flight turnarounds

Air International 2022-01 / T.Batchelor - Eastern promise

UAE-based Air Arabia operates 52 Airbus A320s and six A321LRs, the A320neo’s long-range variant

Air International 2024-09 / M.Doran, T.Fernandes - Advantage Asia

Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia is the country’s largest airline by fleet size and number of destinations
AirAsia has more than 600 Airbus A320neo Family jets on order

Air International 2020-02 / News: Commercial, Military

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-AVXW

Air Astana will use seven A321 LRs on new routes to Europe and within Asia.

Air International 2025-01 / M.Doran - A full-service future

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: EI-KGB

Air Astana has extended the range of its A321neos to fly Kazakhstan-London nonstop

Air International 2018-03 / Backpages

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: P4-KDC

Air Astana A321neo P4-KDC powered by PW1100-JM engines.

Air International 2024-01 / M.Doran - Destination: Innovation

The versatility and reduced emissions of the A320/A321neo has been well proven

Air International 2025-03 / M.Doran - Needing a hand

Air New Zealand has multiple new-generation A321neos grounded due to GTF issues

Air International 2024-09 / A.Dron - Play fair!

Portugal's TAP is another carrier that is expected to be snapped up by one one of Europe's major airline groups shortly

Air International 2019-06 / Airscene

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: C-GOIE

Canadian carrier Air Transat has received the first of 15 Airbus A321LRs it will use for long-distance flights on thinner routes to European and Caribbean destinations. The aircraft, C-GOIE (msn 8755) is leased from AerCap. The arrival of the A321LR is part of a larger leasing deal Air Transat has with the lessor to convert to an all-Airbus fleet by 2022 as it phases out older widebody and narrowbody aircraft.

Air International 2023-12 / M.Doran - Pilot pathways

The Ascension Academy opens the door for cadets to join the ranks of Air Transat pilots

Air International 2019-02 / M.Broadbent - Midsize matters /Commercial/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: 4X-AGH   [2]

Arkia Israeli Airlines was first to introduce the A321LR with 4X-AGH (msn 8517). Further developments of the A321 to add payload and range are possible, Airbus says.

Air International 2020-03 / M.Broadbent - Middle of the Market /Commercial/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: 4X-AGH   [2]

Arkia Israeli Airlines accepted A321-251NX 4X-AGH (msn 8517), the first A321LR, on November 14, 2018, but this new long-range subvariant might be followed by further A321neo development.

Air International 2019-03 / Backpages

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: RP-C4118

LOW-COST carrier Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, RP-C4118 (msn 8608).

Air International 2019-08 / Backpages

Flynas is among the launch customers for the A321XLR.

Air International 2018-11 / M.Broadbent - A320neo /Commercial/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: F-WZMH, N212HA

The initial A320neo Family aircraft from the Mobile, Alabama production line was Hawaiian Airlines' A321neo N212HA (msn 8129).

Авиация и Время 2018-03 / А.Совенко - Хотите - верьте, хотите - нет... (3)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-AYAF   [2]

A321neo - самый большой представитель новой линии лайнеров «Эрбас»

Air International 2023-01 / T.Batchelor - Brighter skies ahead?

Aircraft in Hawaiian Airlines’ fleet have unique names inspired by the birds, constellations, plants and forests of Hawaii

Air International 2021-08 / T.Haynes, B.Jonsson - Play to Win

PLAY is leasing three former Interjet Airbus A321neos on a power-by-the-hour basis from AerCap

Air International 2025-06 / A.Dron - Going it alone

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: 9K-CBB

Jazeera has a large batch of A320ceo and A321neo aircraft scheduled for delivery, starting in the second half of 2026.

Air International 2025-06 / A.Dron - Going it alone

Jazeera briefly operated flights to London before the pandemic. Its new Airbus A321neos would make a good choice if it decides to revive the sector, given Kuwaitis' affinity for the UK capital

Air International 2020-07 / C.Sloan - You're Not Nineteen Forever (2)

Nine Airbus A321neos have been delivered from an order for 85 jets.

Air International 2023-01 / T.Batchelor - Route to success

The emergence of new types is shaping route development, Eric Friedman of JetBlue believes

Air International 2020-07 / C.Sloan - You're Not Nineteen Forever (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: N2002J

An initial Airbus A321neo was handed over on June 28, 2019.

Air International 2023-05 / M.Doran - A profitable approach

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-OFE   [2]

The first Jetstar A321LR starts its delivery flight to Australia

Air International 2023-10 / M.Doran - Down Under Deals

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-OFQ

Jetstar will supplement its fleet with 18 Airbus A321LRs by the end of 2024

Air International 2023-10 / M.Doran - Down Under Deals

Qantas and Jetstar are undergoing an extensive fleet renewal programme

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Boeing Boeing 787 Dreamliner - СШАUSA - 2009

Air International 2023-05 / M.Doran - A profitable approach

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-OFE   [2]

Jetstar is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas, created in response to the threat posed by Virgin Blue

Air International 2023-05 / M.Doran - A profitable approach

Jetstar’s Matt Franzi is seeing tremendous growth in low-fare, long-haul flying

Air International 2023-03 / C.Smith - Mixed blessings

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: HL8505

Almost two-thirds of Korean Air’s 65% international network has been restored
Korean Air was one of the few Asia-Pacific airlines to post profits for the financial year 2021

Air International 2025-03 / A.Dron - La Compagnie

French operator La Compagnie is the longest-lived all-business-class airline, flying a pair of Airbus A321neos from Paris Orly, Milan Malpensa and Nice International to Newark

Air International 2020-06 / News: Commercial, Military

Pegasus received A321neos via Airbus' new e-Delivery process.

Air International 2021-08 / T.Haynes, B.Jonsson - Play to Win

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: TF-AEW

Air International 2018-06 / Airscene

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: OY-PAA

The first A321neo for low-cost carrier Primera Air, OY-PAA (msn 8145), departs Hamburg. Airbus is assessing the potential of ramping up A320 production to up to 70 jets a year.

Air International 2024-05 / A.Dron - Boom time!

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-AVZA

SAS - Scandinavian Airlines is currently receiving A321LRs from Airbus as the airline seeks to add new routes across Europe

Air International 2024-04 / A.Dron - A route too far?

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-AVZV

Singapore-based Scoot is opting for Airbus A330s to join its A321neos (pictured) for its long-haul routes in the Pacific

Air International 2018-11 / M.Broadbent - A320neo /Commercial/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-AZAQ, TC-LSA

Turkish Airlines was the initial customer to opt for Cabin-Flex in its A321neo, receiving TC-LSA (msn 8155, formerly D-AZAQ) in July 2018.

Air International 2024-08 / M.Doran - Gaining respect

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VN-A674

The Vietjet A321neos are operating to Perth and Adelaide in Australia

Air International 2021-03 / K.Nuthall - Brexit. Crisis averted?

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has launched a UK subsidiary to help the firm navigate the new rules

Air International 2022-06 / M.Broadbent - Progress of sorts

Wizz Air has expanded its network across Europe, adding more holiday routes

Air International 2020-11 / M.Broadbent - Middle Eastern promise

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi was due to launch flights in October 2020, but is now reported to have delayed this until at least mid-November

Air International 2023-01 / T.Batchelor - Route to success

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air Abu Dhabi intends to use the A321XLR to link hitherto unconnected points on its map

Air International 2024-11 / M.Broadbent - Airbus's game changer?

The A321XLR presents possibilities for opening new, previously unviable connections

Air International 2022-06 / P.Eden - Fair weather and foul

Ice accumulation on an A321neo sharklet during McKinley trials

Air International 2018-01 / Backpages

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-AVZO   [5]

This is the first A321 to have ACF, which removes Door 2 just ahead of the wing and adds new over-wing exit

Air International 2024-08 / M.Doran - Seizing an opprotunity

The Airbus A321XLR will deliver am unprecedented single-aisle aircraft range of up to 4,700nm (8,700km)
Airbus is now running A320 final assembly lines in France, Germany, China and the USA

Air International 2025-03 / M.Doran - High hopes

Airbus delivered its first A321XLR to Spanish airline Iberia in October 2024

Air International 2025-01 / M.Broadbent - Commercial outlook

A 2023 photo of an A321 in assembly. Supply chain issues are expected to remain a key theme next year

Air International 2021-07 / News: Commercial, Military

Sign of the future: Airbus has started A321XLR production