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The initial version of the Airbus A321XLR, powered by CFM International's Leap 1A engines, has received type certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This milestone prepares the way for the entry into service of the narrowbody airliner at the end of the summer.
According to Airbus, the 4,700 nautical mile range A321XLR introduces flexibility to add capacity, open new routes, or continue operating existing aircraft during periods of variable demand. The company states that while burning 30% less fuel per seat than its competitors’ previous generation aircraft, the long-range Airbus narrowbody operates at a trip cost of about half that of modern widebodies.
The first A321XLR completed its maiden flight in June 2022 and has since participated in a test program involving three aircraft. Airbus has collected orders for more than 500 XLRs.
