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Wizz Air UK has delayed the introduction of its first Airbus A321XLR, altering plans for its operation on the London Gatwick-Jeddah route. The ultra-low-cost carrier reported problems during the delivery process of the aircraft, which was to use Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines.
The UK-based subsidiary, holding an independent air operator's certificate, made this postponement public through a statement to ch-aviation. On September 2024, CEO József Váradi announced initial plans to deploy the new aircraft on routes connecting London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, and from Abu Dhabi to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Despite the delay, Wizz Air completed its inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Jeddah using an A321neo aircraft on March 31. Lufthansa lists the A321neo's range at 4,200 kilometers (2,267 nautical miles).
