A321XLR — Xtra Long Range
New Entry into Service 2025
The newest and longest-range member of the family. A redesigned rear centre fuel tank and enhancements to landing gear and wing flaps deliver 30% lower fuel burn per seat vs. previous-generation single-aisle aircraft. The A321XLR opens transatlantic and ultra-long-haul routes — missions previously requiring widebody aircraft — within the economics of a narrowbody.
Generation
NEO / XLR
Typical Seats
180 – 220 passengers
Max Capacity
Up to 244 seats
Range
Up to 4,700 nm (8,700 km)
About this Variant
The newest and longest-range member of the family. A redesigned rear centre fuel tank and enhancements to landing gear and wing flaps deliver 30% lower fuel burn per seat vs. previous-generation single-aisle aircraft. The A321XLR opens transatlantic and ultra-long-haul routes — missions previously requiring widebody aircraft — within the economics of a narrowbody.
All variants share a single type rating, a common cockpit and identical operating procedures for the A318 through A321 — allowing pilots to transition between variants with minimal retraining.
