IATA 32QICAO A21N

Airbus A321neo

Airbus

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Re-engined narrowbody with extended range and efficiency.

First flight

2016

Category

Narrow-body jet

Seating

150–240 passengers

Range

7,400 km

Engines

Two CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G turbofans

Status

In production

The Airbus A321neo (New Engine Option) is the largest member of the A320neo family, offering significantly improved fuel efficiency over the A321ceo through the use of new-generation turbofan engines and aerodynamic enhancements including Sharklet wingtip devices. It entered commercial service in 2017 and has become one of the best-selling narrowbody aircraft in aviation history. The A321neo is offered in several variants, including the A321LR (Long Range) and A321XLR (Extra Long Range), extending its reach well beyond traditional narrowbody operations. The XLR variant, with a range of approximately 8,700 km, enables routes previously requiring widebody aircraft, such as transatlantic operations. Powered by either CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines, the A321neo delivers up to 50% lower noise footprint and around 20% better fuel burn per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft. Its versatility, range, and economics have made it a cornerstone of many airline fleets worldwide.

Notable operators

Major operators include American Airlines, United Airlines, IndiGo, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, and Frontier Airlines.

Notable facts

›The A321XLR variant is capable of flying approximately 8,700 km, enabling transatlantic narrowbody routes.
›The A321neo family uses Sharklet wingtip devices to reduce fuel consumption.
›It offers up to 20% lower fuel burn per seat compared to the A321ceo.
›The PW1100G engine features a geared turbofan architecture, a significant technological advancement.
›The A321LR has been used on transatlantic routes by carriers such as Norse Atlantic and Aer Lingus.