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Etihad Airways has received its first Airbus A321LR, marking a significant milestone for the airline. The aircraft was delivered at Airbus' facilities in Hamburg, Germany, and is registered as A6-LRA. It is set to begin passenger service on August 1 with a flight to Phuket.
The airline plans to operate 30 of these next-generation narrowbody jets. The A321LR's performance will allow Etihad to open new short to medium-haul routes that do not require larger aircraft. Many initial destinations align with Etihad's 'Extraordinary Challenge.'
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry from Airbus stated: "The delivery of Etihad’s first Airbus A321LR is a powerful symbol of innovation and partnership, strengthening the long-standing relationship between Airbus and the UAE."
