Wizz Air has taken delivery of the first of its 47 A321XLR aircraft. The airline becomes the first in the world to operate the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
Wizz Air’s A321XLRs have 239 single-class seats, featuring the newly designed Airspace cabin, with an innovative lighting system and multiple configurations to create the perfect ambience during different phases of the flight, including boarding, dining, relaxing, sleeping and waking up. With the addition of the A321XLR to its fleet, Wizz Air is expanding its ability to connect Europe and the Middle East.
Wizz Air is a 100% Airbus operator, with a fleet of over 230 A320 Family aircraft in operation and 295 to be delivered.
The A321XLR represents the next evolutionary step for the A320neo Family, responding to market needs for increased range and payload capacity, while generating even greater flexibility and value for airlines. It will offer an unprecedented extra-long range of up to 4.700 nautical miles (nm), 30% lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft, and reduced emissions and noise. To date, Airbus has secured more than 500 orders for this type.
The A321XLR is already capable of operating on up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus aims to have its aircraft capable of flying on up to 100% SAF by 2030.
