{"id":95531,"date":"2025-05-20T21:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T16:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=95531"},"modified":"2025-05-21T03:44:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T22:14:47","slug":"wizz-air-airbus-a321xlr-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/20\/wizz-air-airbus-a321xlr-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"Wizz Air Receives World’s First P&W Powered Airbus A321XLR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HAMBURG-<\/strong> Wizz Air (W9)<\/a>, the European low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of the world\u2019s first Airbus A321XLR<\/a> powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The aircraft arrived at Luton Airport (LTN), marking a milestone in both airline and aviation history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this delivery, Wizz Air becomes the first global operator of the A321XLR equipped with Pratt & Whitney\u2019s advanced engines, and the first European low-cost airline to introduce the long-range narrowbody into its fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wizz Air A321XLR Delivery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wizz Air\u2019s new Airbus A321XLR features a 239-seat, single-class configuration with Airbus\u2019s<\/a> latest Airspace cabin. This includes customizable lighting settings that enhance passenger experience during various flight phases\u2014boarding, dining, relaxing, sleeping, and waking. The interior reflects the airline\u2019s goal to elevate comfort while maintaining its ultra-low-cost model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A321XLR is designed for Xtra Long Range (XLR) operations, capable of flying up to 4,700 nautical miles. This allows Wizz Air to connect more distant city pairs across Europe and the Middle East, and potentially open direct routes previously unviable with single-aisle aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n