Aircraft
Airbus's New Long-Range A321XLR Makes First Flight
The A321XLR single-aisle airliner is intended to serve commercial airline routes as long as 4,700 nm when it enters service in 2024.
Airbus's new long-range A321XLR airliner made its first flight on June 15, taking off from Hamburg in Germany. (Image: Airbus)
Airbus's new long-range A321XLR airliner made its first flight on June 15, taking off from Hamburg in Germany. (Image: Airbus)

Airbus today achieved the first flight of the A321XLR airliner it aims to bring to market in early 2024. The new narrowbody is expected to be able to serve routes of up to 4,700 nm as the European manufacturer seeks to meet airline demand for greater payload and range from a single-aisle airframe.