Multiple media reports emerging from the IATA meetings in Korea indicate that Airbus will launch a new longer range variant of the A321, the A321XLR, at the Paris Air Show later this month. Reports also indicate that JetBlue will convert some of their existing A321neo or A321LR orders to the new model as the program launches, and that on-going discussions between Airbus and other potential customers focused on opening new longer routes.
We understand that the A321XLR will have the capability to transport 220 passengers on routes more than 4,700 nautical miles, enabling trans-Atlantic services from the US east coast and central Europe. While he made no commitment, Christian Scherer, Airbus
CCO, indicated that the airplane could potentially be ready for the market in the 2023-2024 time frame.
Jetstar Group CEO Gareth Evans indicated that the airline is discussing the A321XLR for potential routes between norther Australia and Japan. United’s Scott Kirby mentioned the carrier was looking at the aircraft as a potential replacement for Boeing 757s in an employee town hall. Willie Walsh of IAG indicated that the A321XLR was definitely a fit for AerLingus and Iberia and could be potentially attractive for British Airways and Level. “It gives us range, which is important, and gives us payload security, which is equally important as well – so it is good” said Walsh. AirAsia is also reportedly in talks regarding the airplane.
Multiple media reports emerging from the IATA meetings in Korea indicate that Airbus will launch a new longer range variant of the A321, the A321XLR at the Paris Air Show later this month.Reports also indicate that JetBlue will convert some of their existing A321neo or A321LR orders to the new model as the program launches, and that on-going discussions between Airbus and other potential customers focus on opening new longer route.
We understand that the A321XLR will have the capability to transport 220 passengers on routes more than 4,700 nautical miles, enabling trans-Atlantic services from the US east coast and central Europe.While he made no commitment, Christian Scherer, Airbus CCO, indicated that the airplane could potentially be ready for the market in the 2023-2024 time frame.
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