American Adds First Long-Haul A321XLR Route
The long-range narrowbody will debut on transatlantic service next year.
The long-range narrowbody will debut on transatlantic service next year.
The airline expects to have the aircraft in full commercial service by the summer of 2026.
Air Canada will inaugurate its first Airbus A321XLR with nonstop service to the popular tourist destination of Mallorca, Spain.
American already has a pilot base for the A320 family in New York, though it is limited to domestic flights. It covers flights from JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark.
Delivery of the longer-range narrowbody aircraft was initially slated for 2023, but has since been delayed following the airline’s 2019 order.
Greek flag carrier Aegean Airlines has placed an order for two new Airbus A321XLRs, which it plans to use on long-haul flights to India.
ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways, has placed an order for 24 Airbus A321neo and three A321XLR aircraft.
The Chicago-based airline has a total of 50 A321XLR aircraft on order. Twelve are initially slated to join United’s fleet in 2026.
American’s first A321XLR is out of the paint shop at Airbus’ manufacturing facility in Hamburg, Germany. Delivery is expected in the coming months.
Iberia is set to add new destinations to its network this winter. Currently, the Spanish airline serves eight markets in the U.S.