The A321 XLR, the latest from Airbus, made its first flight this Wednesday in Hamburg (Germany).
The long-haul version of the A320 (XLR, meaning "eXtra Long Range"), made a test flight of 4:35, reports
La Dépêche
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The flight, immortalized by many observers and spectators, took place without incident.
"During the flight, the crew tested the aircraft's flight controls, engines and major systems, including flight envelope protections, at both high and low speeds," Airbus said in a statement. .
And liftoff!
@Airbus #A321XLR airborne at 11.05 CEST #Hamburg #Finkenwerder @HamburgAviation #avgeek pic.twitter.com/jX6HKU89Vm
— Andreas Spaeth (@SpaethFlies) June 15, 2022
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8,700 km range
The A321 XLR gives new impetus to civil aviation.
Capable of carrying 250 passengers, the single-aisle twin-engine aircraft can perform very long-distance flights, when the range of the classic A320 is below 5,000 km.
The A321 XLR is capable of flying more than 10 hours and promises a range of up to 8,700 km.
“The A321XLR will open up new routes with unbeatable economic and environmental performance,” said Philippe Mhun, Airbus Programs and Services Director.
Scheduled for the end of 2023, the launch of this new aircraft has been delayed.
Certified this Friday, June 17 in Toulouse, it will be offered to airlines from 2024.
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