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Air Canada’s first Airbus A321XLR enters scheduled service

Air Canada has officially put its first Airbus A321XLR into regular scheduled service, marking the start of what the airline calls its new “Glowing Hearted” cabin era and a major step in its long-range, single-aisle strategy. The milestone flight carried 182 passengers on AC413 from Montreal to Toronto on June 9, 2026, Air Canada said. What passengers can expect onboard A key selling point is […]

Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo15 Jun

‘A321XLR Is ‘Compelling’ Aircraft For Africa’

The Airbus A321XLR is the ideal aircraft to open up long-range, thin markets that have been underserved so far to

Air Insight•Richard Schuurman12 Jun

United May Block Two Seats On New A321XLR Jets: That’s Probably Bad News

I commend United Airlines for all of its innovation as of late, particularly when it comes to the passenger experience. Along those lines, the airline recently took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, which is the new long range, narrow body jet that’s becoming increasingly popular with airlines.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig12 Jun

Wizz Air To Retain All 11 Airbus A321XLRs

Wizz Air has changed its mind on the Airbus A321XLR and will keep all eleven aircraft on order for its

Air Insight•Richard Schuurman11 Jun

Air Canada puts its first Airbus A321XLR into revenue service

Air Canada on June 9, 2026 marked the entry into scheduled service of its first Airbus A321XLR. The 182 passengers onboard AC413 from Montréal to Toronto experienced the start of a whole new chapter in how – and where – Air Canada customers can fly. Air Canada’s new Glowing Hearted cabin standard is making its debut on […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum10 Jun

United takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR

United Airlines has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, registered as N64321. The delivery marks a major fleet modernization milestone as the aircraft completed its maiden flight in Hamburg on April 29, 2026. This jet is the very first of 50 total A321XLR aircraft that United currently has on order to upgrade its […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum3 Jun

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Wizz Air Scales Back Long-Haul Plans

Wizz Air has significantly scaled down its long-haul ambitions, announcing plans to cut its order for Airbus A321XLR narrowbody aircraft from 47 to just 10–15 units. The news comes from the airline’s April–June 2025 performance report, reviewed by avianews.com. These 239-seat aircraft were intended to form the backbone of the carrier’s expansion from Abu Dhabi. […]

avianews•avianews.com4 Aug 2025

Wizz Air Becomes First Airline to Receive Unique Long-Range Airbus A321XLR

The low-cost carrier is betting on ultra-long-haul travel with a high-density, narrow-body aircraft—despite serious operational challenges Wizz Air has become the first airline in the world to take delivery of the Airbus A321XLR equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines—a unique aircraft that could redefine long-haul budget travel. Industry experts describe the A321XLR as a […]

avianews•avianews.com20 May 2025

Pratt & Whitney GTF