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The largest member of the A320 family, offering transcontinental range in a narrow-body package. The A321XLR variant can fly up to 4,700nm, enabling transatlantic routes with a single-aisle aircraft.
Passengers
180-244
Range
4,598 mi
Cruise Speed
525 mph
First Flight
2016
Did You Know?
The A321XLR is the worlds longest-range single-aisle aircraft, capable of flying from New York to Rome or Boston to Tel Aviv.
History & Timeline
Key Milestones
First Flight
The A321neo completed its maiden flight on February 9, 2016, showcasing its new Pratt & Whitney or CFM LEAP engine options.
Entry into Service
Virgin America (later Alaska Airlines) became the first A321neo operator in April 2017, beginning the types rapid commercial success.
Development Story
NEO Program Launch
The A321neo was launched as part of the A320neo family, offering the largest capacity with the same 15-20% efficiency improvement over previous generation.
Narrowbody Revolution
The A321neo family has revolutionized long-haul travel by enabling airlines to profitably serve thinner routes with lower-capacity single-aisle aircraft.
Interesting Facts
A321LR Long Range
The A321LR (Long Range) variant with additional fuel tanks can fly up to 7,400 km, enabling single-aisle transatlantic flights.
A321XLR Extra Long Range
The A321XLR pushes range to 8,700 km, enough to connect the US East Coast with Western Europe, revolutionizing narrow-body long-haul travel.
Records & Achievements
Most Popular Neo
The A321neo has outsold all other A320neo family variants combined in recent years, as airlines seek maximum capacity with neo efficiency.
Technical Specifications
Performance
- Range
- 7,400 km (4,598 mi)
- Cruise Speed
- 845 km/h (525 mph)
- Service Ceiling
- 12,497 m (41,001 ft)
Dimensions
- Length
- 44.5 m (146 ft)
- Wingspan
- 35.8 m (117 ft)
Capacity
- Passengers
- 180-244
- Cargo Volume
- 51.7 m³
Engines
- Engine Count
- 2x CFM LEAP-1A or PW1100G
- Manufacturer
- CFM International / Pratt & Whitney
- Thrust (each)
- 142.3 kN
Weights
- Max Takeoff (MTOW)
- 97,000 kg (213,848 lbs)
- Fuel Capacity
- 23,750 L (6,274 gal)
Takeoff / Landing
- Takeoff Distance
- 2,400 m (7,874 ft)
- Landing Distance
- 1,700 m (5,577 ft)
Commercial
- Total Orders
- 5,120
- Delivered
- 1,850
- List Price
- $129.5M
History
- First Flight
- January 1, 2016
- Status
- In Production
Related Variants
Airlines Operating This Aircraft
American Airlines
Newest narrowbody, premium routes
JetBlue Airways
Includes Mint transatlantic service
Lufthansa
European network
Delta Air Lines
Newest narrowbody
Frontier Airlines
Newest and largest variant
United Airlines
Premium domestic routes
Turkish Airlines
European
LATAM Airlines
Medium-haul
TAP Air Portugal
Includes A321LR
Air France
European
Qatar Airways
European
Etihad Airways
European
Alaska Airlines
From Hawaiian, Hawaii routes
British Airways
Medium-haul
China Airlines
Short-haul
Cathay Pacific
Regional expansion
Iberia
Medium-haul
Air Canada
Medium-haul
Swiss International Air Lines
Medium-haul
Aer Lingus
Medium-haul
Air New Zealand
Trans-Tasman
EVA Air
Regional
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Includes A321LR
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Sources
Data compiled from the following sources:
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Wikipedia - A321neo
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