Airbus A321XLR Flies at Paris Air Show 2023

At the 2023 Paris Airshow, Airbus debuted the A321XLR airliner it aims to bring to market in early 2024. The new narrowbody is expected to be able to serve routes of up to 4,700 nm as the European manufacturer seeks to meet airline demand for greater payload and range from a single-aisle airframe.

According to Airbus, the A321XLR will operate with 30 percent lower fuel consumption than previous-generation narrowbody airliners, as well as reduce nitrous oxide emissions and noise.

The A321XLR should be able to serve city pairs including London to Miami, New York to Rome, and Kuala Lumpur to Sydney. It will seat between 180 and 200 passengers.