Airbus: Iberia takes delivery of its first A321XLR

(CercleFinance.com) - Airbus has announced that Iberia has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, becoming the first airline to operate this long-haul single-aisle aircraft.


The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will initially be used on European flights, before making its first transatlantic flight to Boston in November.

Iberia CEO Marco Sansavini emphasizes that the aircraft will enable Iberia to serve new destinations 'more efficiently'.

Designed to offer enhanced comfort, the A321XLR offers an extended range of 4,700 nm, a 30% reduction in fuel consumption per seat, and is compatible with 50% sustainable fuel, stresses Airbus.


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