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A321XLR receives EASA type certification
PR: The Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), preparing the way for the entry-into-service of the new aircraft at the end of the summer. The Type…
The A321XLR – operational ideas
The A321neo has seen a remarkable market demand. It is the most in-demand single-aisle in the market. Where airlines with orders went bankrupt, like Primera, the aircraft were snapped up. Airlines switching away from them had no problem getting customers,…
Iberia now launch customer for A321XLR
FAA’s Special Conditions for A321XLR fuel tank
The Airbus A321XLR uses a unique fuel tank to obtain its long-range performance. The extra fuel is stored in an integral rear center tank. Current airworthiness regulations don’t cover this new, non-standard design, so the FAA proposed special conditions this…
Aer Lingus may defer delivery of A321XLR in labor dispute
Air Lingus may defer the delivery of the first A321XLR from Airbus and potentially lose launch customer status. A labor dispute with pilots threatened a deadline that the carrier faced in confirming the delivery with Airbus. Aer Lingus needed to…