Wizz Air A321XLR

Wizz Air limits its Airbus A321 XLR fleet to short and medium routes, parks jets in Poland, and avoids long-haul markets.

Wizz Air UK applies for US approval to launch A321XLR transatlantic flights, starting with charter services under Open Skies rules.

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air (W6) has unveiled a fleet overhaul plan that will see it operate an exclusively A321neo-family aircraft line-up by fiscal 2033.

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).

Wizz Air (W6) is restructuring its future fleet plans as it reduces its Airbus A321XLR orders and shifts multiple deliveries, following strategic changes linked to Budapest (BUD) and the discontinued Abu Dhabi (AUH) operation.

Wizz Air (W6) will significantly reduce its Airbus A321XLR order from 47 to just 10–15 aircraft, aligning with a broader strategic exit from its Middle East operations.

Wizz Air (W6), the Budapest-based low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

Wizz Air UK has postponed the introduction of its Airbus A321-200NY(XLR) aircraft for the second time due to “an unforeseen issue.”

The A321XLR was scheduled to begin service in Wizz Air’s (W6) network on March 31, flying the London (LON)-Jeddah (JED) route.

EASA certifies Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines for Airbus A321XLR, following FAA approval. Enhanced thrust options boost efficiency.