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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A-powered variant in July 2024 and allows the first customer...
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A-powered variant in July 2024 and allows the first customer aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines to enter service later this year.
Christian Scherer, CEO of Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, stated, "The A321XLR already displays its great versatility crossing the Atlantic in daily operations. With the certification and entry-into-service of the GTF-powered A321XLR we will see more operators introduce this game changing aircraft. It is also good news for our customers’ passengers who will benefit from the convenience of new direct city to city connections with a heightened level of cabin comfort.”
The A321XLR is designed to complement widebody aircraft in airline fleets, offering flexibility for capacity expansion, new route openings, or maintaining existing services with varying demand. It is reported to consume 30% less fuel per seat compared to previous-generation competitor aircraft. The model features Airbus' Airspace cabin, designed to provide long-haul comfort across all classes.
The aircraft conducted its first flight in June 2022, followed by a testing programme involving three aircraft. The A321XLR entered service in 2024, and over 500 units have been ordered to date.
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