Wizz Air UK applies for US approval to launch A321XLR transatlantic flights, starting with charter services under Open Skies rules.
Airbus A321XLR
IndiGo Airlines (6E), has launched non-stop flights from India to Athens, establishing itself as the only Indian carrier offering direct connectivity to Greece.
American Airlines will add two major transcontinental routes to the Airbus A321XLR network in the coming months.
Air India will return the first refurbished Boeing 787-8 aircraft to service in February 2026, while IndiGo prepares to induct the Airbus A321XLR and expand international routes as passenger demand continues to rise.
The Airbus A321XLR introduces long-range capability to a single-aisle platform, but it does so without the dedicated crew rest areas found on widebody aircraft.
Saudia’s A321XLR launches in 2026 with flat bed business class, 144-seat premium layout, and long-haul narrowbody routes.
Aer Lingus A321XLR suffers severe 3.3G landing at Dublin, forcing landing gear replacement and extended aircraft grounding.
Air Transat (TS), the Montreal-headquartered leisure carrier, has revised its fleet expansion timeline and now expects its first Airbus A321XLR deliveries to begin in 2027.
American Airlines alerts A321XLR business passengers about fixed suite doors and screen rules, offering compensation.
Czech investigators revealed that a Wizz Air UK (W9) Airbus A321XLR experienced a 60% increase in descent rate seconds before a hard landing and tail strike at Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG).