Som jeg har skrevet før om dette flyet så blir det interessant å se hva slags mottakelse det får blant selskapene/operatørene og passasjerene. (Red.)
Hamburg,
15 June 2022 –
Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully
accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from
Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05
hrs CEST for
a a
test flight which lasted approximately four hours and 35
minutes .
The aircraft’s crew consisted of experimental test pilots Thierry
Diez and Gabriel Diaz de Villegas Giron, as well as test engineers
Frank Hohmeister, Philippe Pupin and Mehdi Zeddoun. During the
flight, the crew tested the aircraft’s flight controls, engines and
main systems, including flight envelope protections, both at high and
low speed.
Philippe Mhun, Airbus EVP Programmes and
Services stated: "This is a major milestone for the A320 Family
and its customers worldwide. With the A321XLR coming into service,
airlines will be able to offer long-haul comfort on a single aisle
aircraft, thanks to its unique Airspace cabin. The A321XLR will open
new routes with unbeatable economics and environmental performance."
Entry into service is targeted for early 2024.
The A321XLR
is the next evolutionary step in the A320neo single-aisle Family of
aircraft, meeting market requirements for increased range and
payload, creating more value for airlines by enabling economically
viable services on longer routes than any comparable aircraft
model.
The A321XLR will deliver an unprecedented
single-aisle aircraft range of up to 4,700nm (8700 km), with 30%
lower fuel consumption per seat compared to previous-generation
aircraft, as well as reduced NOx emissions and noise. By the end of
May 2022, the A320neo Family has accumulated over 8,000 orders from
over 130 customers worldwide. A321XLR orders stood at more than 500
from over 20 customers.
To
discover more about the A321XLR First Flight, please click here.
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