Wizz Air takes delivery of first A321XLR aircraft
Wizz Air's A321XLR
Wizz Air has taken delivery of its first of 47 A321XLR aircraft. The airline becomes the first in the world to operate the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and the first European low-cost operator of the type.
Wizz Air’s A321XLRs have 239 seats in a single class configuration featuring the newly designed Airbus Airspace cabin with an innovative lighting system and multiple settings to create a perfect environment at different phases of the flight, including boarding, dining, relaxing, sleeping and waking up. With the A321XLR joining its fleet, Wizz Air is enhancing its capacity to connect Europe and the Middle East.
Wizz Air is an all-Airbus operator with a fleet of more than 230 A320 family aircraft in operation and 295 yet to be delivered.
The A321XLR is the next evolutionary step of the A320neo family, responding to market needs for more range and payload, creating even more flexibility and value for the airlines. It will deliver an unprecedented Xtra Long Range of up to 4,700nm, 30 percent lower fuel burn per seat compared with previous generation competitor aircraft, as well as reduced NOx emissions and noise. So far, Airbus has secured more than 500 orders for the type.
As with all Airbus aircraft, the A321XLR aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is aiming to have its aircraft capable of flying with up to 100 percent SAF by 2030, the May 20 press release said.
