Airbus flew its first A321XLR development aircraft for the first time this morning. But the plane’s certification still faces some hurdles. Flying single-aisle aircraft over great distances is an attractive prospect for airlines. It means operating a more economical...
Because of certification-related delays, Airbus is pushing back the date that its promising A321XLR is to enter service by several months. Already before the pandemic, there was a trend toward more streamlined, homogenous aircraft fleets. But to make this possible,...
We already knew that Airbus and Qantas were deep in order talks, but it now seems that it could involve more aircraft types than we thought. We’ve seen that several airlines are in the process of re-fleeting at the moment. The pandemic may have brought the aviation...
Is the eagerly-awaited Airbus A321XLR all about increasing range, or does it involve cargo? The answer isn’t as obvious as you may think. Airbus has nearly completed the final assembly of the first A321XLR flight test article. But despite the stir the plane has...
They already operate the Airbus A321LR and are happy with it, but Air Astana are now looking at the A321XLR. And the reason is a bit unusual! Or Is it? Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has been modernizing its single-aisle fleet in the past few years. Before the...
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