Airbus delivers first A321XLR to Wizz Air
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The aircraft have 239 seats in a single class configuration, is expected to deliver range of up to 4,700nm and operate with up to 50% SAF.
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 Airspace cabin with an innovative lighting system. With the A321XLR joining its fleet, Wizz Air is enhancing its capacity to connect Europe and the Middle East. The airline is an all Airbus operator with a fleet of over 230 A320 Family aircraft in operation and 295 left to be delivered.
The A321XLR, by A320neo Family, will deliver an Xtra Long Range of up to 4,700nm, 30% 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 said to be able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft capable of flying with up to 100% SAF by 2030.