Airbus (AIB, Toulouse Blagnac) is reportedly mulling developing a new long-range variant of the A321neo narrowbody, tentatively dubbed A321XLR, Reuters has reported.
The new variant would reportedly be equipped with additional fuel tanks which would extend its range even beyond the capabilities of the A321neo(LR), the longest-range variant of the A320neo Family currently under certification.
Airbus has not commented on the report. If confirmed, the new variant would probably challenge the rival Boeing (BOE, Chicago O'Hare) "Middle Of Market" project. The American manufacturer is currently studying a new type which was broadly outlined during the Paris Air Show in 2017 but its configuration has not yet been firmed.
The deliveries of the A321neo(LR)s are expected to commence later this year, with the first units going to Primera Air Scandinavia (PF, Billund) and TAP Air Portugal (TP, Lisbon). Other airlines which have commitments for the new variant include Norwegian, Aer Lingus, Jetstar Airways, Air Astana, Air Transat, Air Arabia, and Azores Airlines
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