Airbus launches A321XLR promising 30% lower fuel burn per seat

Airbus has launched the A321XLR to complement its best-selling A321neo Family – aiming to bring 30% lower fuel burn per seat than previous generation competitor aircraft. Starting from 2023, the aircraft will deliver up to 4,700nm – 15% more than the A321LR and with the same effective fuel efficiency, the company said. This will enable operators to open new world-wide routes such as India to Europe or China to Australia, as well as further extending the Family’s non-stop reach on direct transatlantic flights between continental Europe and the Americas. For passengers, the A321XLR’s new Airspace cabin will provide the best