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Airbus A321XLR

Long-haul airliner

An extra-long-range A321 variant designed to operate long, lower-demand routes with single-aisle economics.

Manufacturer
Airbus
Aircraft type
Long-range single-aisle jet
Passenger capacity
180–220
Maximum range
4,700 nmi
Engine options
2 × CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G
First flight
Not available
Production status
In production
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Aircraft details

Manufacturer
Airbus
Family
A320
Aircraft type
Long-range single-aisle jet
Primary role
Long-haul airliner
Production status
In production
Passenger capacity
180–220
Maximum range
4,700 nautical miles
Engine options
2 × CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G
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https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:35:43 +0000

American plans seven new transatlantic routes

<p>Announcement of routes for next summer follows news of United’s planned international expansion. American Airlines intends to launch seven new routes from the US to Europe in 2027. The Ft Worth, Texas-based carrier also plans to increase service to London Heathrow from New York’s John F Kennedy International airport to four flights daily, up from&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/08/american-new-transatlantic-routes-europe-airbus-a321xlr/">American plans seven new transatlantic routes</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>

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