I flew the first commercial flight of the A321XLR to Explore how it will be, to fly over 7 hours in economy in a narrowbody aircraft. I survived. Here are the details!
Flying onboard the first long-haul flight of the Airbus A321XLR with Iberia
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The Airbus A321XLR Debut: Here is where airlines plan to fly with it
The A321XLR takes to the long-haul skies today, opening up a new “route opener” for many airlines in the process. Here is how airlines intend to use the A321XLR to expand their route network.
Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neos
Riyadh Air has placed an order for 60 A321neo jets to get its narrowbody operations off the ground.
Airbus delivers the first A321XLR to Iberia
The first A321XLR has been delivered to launch operator, Iberia. This aircraft will be the next leader in single-aisle long-haul travel.
Airbus checks in to new India HQ, right next to Delhi Airport Terminal 3
New Offices for Airbus in India indicate the larger commitment it is making to India in the days ahead.
Air India orders an additional 85 Airbus aircraft, including 10 A350 Jets
Air India has made some significant adjustments to the order book, enhancing its appetite for Airbus aircraft, with another 85 added to the existing orders.
The Airbus A321XLR gets ready for prime time
In a few weeks, the first A321XLR will be handed over to the launch customer, Iberia. A single-aisle aircraft with the potential to fly up to 11 hours will change the way network planners look at route maps, and the passenger experience will change as well.
A321XLR gets EASA certification; gets close to entry in service in 2024
Airbus is close to putting the A321XLR in service, having received the certification for the aircraft earlier in July 2024. Iberia will be the first customer to receive the aircraft.
Air India’s first A320neo aircraft in new livery arrives in Delhi
Today, Air India received their first A320neo aircraft bearing the new livery, which will be inducted into the fleet in the coming days.
Airbus pares aircraft delivery target for 2024 by about 10%; postpones scale up target by a year
Airbus has to pare down its aircraft delivery targets for the second time in 3 years because the “supply chain” is still not behaving as expected.
Emirates A350 to enter service in September 2024; Service Mumbai and Ahmedabad effective October 2024
Emirates has announced the routes for its new A350 aircraft which will enter service in the coming months. In India, Ahmedabad and Mumbai will see the A350 service.
