The First Airbus A321 XLR Was Spotted in Hamburg With Engines Attached

Airbus A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) - Photo Source: Airbus

The first Airbus A321 XLR was seen at the Airbus facility in Hamburg recently. The aircraft's test flights are expected to take place later this year.

Airbus A321XLR at Hamburg Airport - Credits: Tobias Gudat

According to Airbus, the inaugural flight of the extreme range A321 will take place this year, possibly in the European summer or second half of 2022, when flight testing kicks off. With a range of 8,700 km, the Airbus A321 XLR has is the longest-range aircraft in the A321 family.